THE COFFEE
Coffee is a beverage prepared from roasted coffee beans. Darkly colored, bitter, and slightly acidic, coffee has a stimulating effect on humans, primarily due to its caffeine content. Seeds of the Coffea plants fruits are separated to produce unroasted green coffee beans. The beans are roasted and then ground into fine particles that are typically steeped in hot water before being filtered out, producing a cup of coffee. The most common (and popular) are Arabica and Robusta. Coffee plants are cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the Americas, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa.
Types of Coffee Beans
There are four different types of coffee beans: Arabica, Robusta, Liberica, and Excelsa. The 4 Different Types of Coffee Beans
- 1.Arabica Coffee Beans (Coffea arabica) : Arabica beans are by far the most popular type of coffee beans, making up about 60% of the world’s coffee.
- 2.Robusta Coffee Beans (Coffea caniphora) : This bean originated in sub-Saharan Africa and is now grown primarily in Africa and Indonesia. It’s also particularly popular in Vietnam and is often mixed into coffee blends.
- 3.Liberica Coffee Beans (Coffea liberica) : Native to central and western Africa, specifically Liberia, hence its name. Coffea liberica is prized for its piquant floral aroma and bold, smoky flavor profile.
- 4.Excelsa Coffee Beans (Coffea excelsa) : Though it was once considered a separate coffee species, scientists recently reclassified it as a Liberica variant.
What Kind of Coffee Bean Should You Choose?
Now that you’re familiar with the major types of coffee beans, it’s time to start shopping! If you want the best possible flavor and don’t mind paying a little extra, look for coffee that’s 100% Arabica. Prefer extra caffeine, want to save money, and don’t mind a little bitterness? Go for a bag of Robusta or a blend of Arabica and Robusta.
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