Several legends exist as to the origins of 'coffee.' Coffee is a beverage, served hot or chilled, prepared from the roasted seeds of the plant. Coffee is the second most commonly traded commodity in the world after petroleum and the most consumed beverageToday, India is recognized as one of the largest producers of coffee in the world, producing both Arabica and Robusta coffees. As elsewhere, in India, coffee is processed by both the wet (washed) and dry (unwashed) methods.