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## [What Makes Coffee a Fruit?](https://coffeefactz.com/is-coffee-a-fruit/)Yes, coffee is actually a fruit, specifically a berry known as the coffee cherry that develops from the flowering plant’s ovary. These cherries, often red or purple, contain the two beans we roast for our daily coffee. Read on to delve into the botanical characteristics and uses of this surprising fruit.By [Pham Toan
](https://coffeefactz.com/author/pham-toan/)/ May 22, 2026 / 4 minutes of reading
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