Zuurzoet Design

"ELEMENTS OF COFFEE"
Coffee painting and watercolour
42 x 29.7 cm

Coffee is brought to life by the four classic "elements" EARTH, AIR, FIRE and WATER. Each plays an essential part in the growing, processing and making of coffee. My painting illustrates the importance and contribution of each "element" to coffee's journey from seedling to bean to cup. EARTH Germinates the seeds and Nourishes the coffee plants/trees, which are Irrigated by WATER. AIR Pollinates the coffee flowers. WATER is key in the "Wet-Processing" removal of the fruit from the coffee cherry, leaving green beans that are Dried by the AIR. Finally, FIRE Roasts the beans, and Heats the WATER that we use to Brew our favourite coffee.