10 Facts About Types Of Coffee Beans That Will Instantly Put You In An Optimistic Mood
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Behind every cup of coffee that we drink, there is a carefully graded beans. They are graded based on the size, color and shape.
The AA grade is given to coffee beans that meet the criteria above, with the exception that they cannot contain more than 3 defects (quakers). These are typically Kenya AA beans.
Arabica
Arabica coffee beans, also known as Coffea arabica are the most sought-after kind of bean around the globe. According to legend coffee was discovered by the goatherder of Ethiopia after he noticed that his herd had more energy when they consumed the fruits of the plant. This led him to experiment with roasting and making the seeds, resulting in the drink we all know and love today.
Although a variety of coffee plants are available There are only two major species used to create the basis for our favorite beverages: robusta and arabica. The flavor of the final drink is typically more appealing when you drink the earlier.
There are a variety of arabica cultivars. Each one has distinct flavor profiles. Typica and Bourbon are two of the most popular arabica cultivars. The other arabica varieties were developed from these two varieties either through natural mutations, or through deliberate crossbreeding. Scott Labs developed the SL28 cultivar in Kenya which is famous for its distinct chocolaty flavor.
The taste of an arabica variety varies on the conditions under which it was grown, as well as the method by which it was handled and roasted. For instance, the kind of shade a tree receives, its altitude and soil composition will all play a significant part in the final flavor.
Robusta
Robusta coffee beans (Coffea canephora) are the second most well-known variety of coffee. These beans are used in most instant coffees, and contain twice as much caffeine than Arabica Coffee Beans. They also are used to make many blends of espresso including cappuccino, caffe latte, and other coffee drinks.
The Coffea Canephora plant was initially discovered in Sub-Saharan Africa, but it has since been cultivated all over the globe. It can thrive at lower elevations and can withstand higher temperatures than Arabica coffee plants, which makes it more convenient for farmers. Vietnam is currently the largest producer of robusta coffee followed by Brazil and Indonesia.
While the robusta coffee plant has its benefits but it's not as loved by cupping enthusiasts for its bitter taste and burnt rubber notes. Many large coffee companies employ arabica beans to make their top-quality products since it's considered to be lower-quality coffee.
However the demand for premium coffee is growing, and smaller roasters are exploring premium robusta varieties to benefit from its superior qualities. Our Valhalla Java coffee and Death With Coffee coffee are two examples. Both are excellent robustas that are blended with arabica for the perfect balance between flavor and strength. These beans are from Uganda which is a nation where robusta has long been cultivated. You can read more about them here.
Liberica
Liberica coffee beans are rare and are not used in the globe. They account for less than 2% of global coffee consumption and are often overlooked since they don't contain the same amount of caffeine that Arabica and Robusta do. But, they have a unique flavor that many coffee lovers find irresistible.
Despite their rarity, Liberica coffee beans are still popular in a few regions of Asia. They are most popular in Malaysia and Indonesia where there is a significant Muslim community. In these countries the coffee industry has been robust for a long time. Drinking a cup coffee after a prayer is an integral part of their culture.
The history of Liberica coffee began in the 1890s, when a global outbreak of rusty coffee leaves killed the majority of the world's arabica crop. The event prompted coffee producers to find a more resilient species that could thrive in tropical climates. They soon discovered the Liberica plant.
Liberica plants are resistant to disease and pests which makes them the perfect alternative to the ruined arabica crop. Liberica is also able to thrive in lower altitudes as well as hot temperatures which allows it to thrive in the Southeast Asian climate. Liberica beans are used to produce most of the coffee that is produced in the Philippines and Indonesia.
Excelsa
While it isn't common for coffee lovers to find excelsa beans, they are beginning to gain the reputation of having a unique flavor. According to Komal Sable of South India Coffee Co. who is a fifth generation coffee farmer the beans have a similar teardrop form, but are smaller. However despite this family resemblance it is important to remember that excelsa is technically not a distinct species.
It's not clear how to categorize excelsa beans. This confusion is reason for the insufficient existence of these beans in the modern coffee world. Many roasters, farmers, and brewers have no idea how to properly cultivate and use these beans.
It's ultimately the individual's responsibility to decide if they enjoy the flavor of excelsa, and it can take a while to find the right blend. It's essential to be open and try every kind of coffee until you've found the one you enjoy. You'll get to explore the vast array of possibilities the unique beans have to offer. It's an experience that's worth the trip.