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Types of Coffee Beans Behind every cup of coffee that we enjoy, are carefully graded beans. These beans are evaluated according to their size as well as color, shape, and density. The AA classification is given to coffee beans that satisfy all of the above requirements, except they cannot have more than three defective qualities (quakers). Most often, these are Kenya AA beans. Arabica Arabica coffee beans are also known as Coffea Arabicica and are the most sought-after coffee beans in the world. Legend has it that coffee was discovered in Ethiopia when a goat herder observed his herd's energy levels increased after eating the fruits of the coffee plant. This led him to experiment with roasting and making the seeds, resulting in the drink we know and cherish today. There are a variety of coffee plants, however only two are used to make our favorite brews – arabica and robusta. The taste of the final drink is usually more appealing when you drink the first. There are many different arabica cultivars, with every one having their own distinct flavour profile. Typica and Bourbon are two of the most well-known arabica cultivars. The other arabica varieties were developed from these two varieties, either through natural mutations, or deliberate crossbreeding. Scott Labs developed the SL28 cultivar in Kenya, which is known for its distinctive chocolate taste. The flavor of the arabica variety is contingent on the environment in which it was grown, as well as the method by which it was handled and cooked. For instance, the kind of shade that a tree receives as well as its altitude and soil composition may all play a major part in the final flavor. Robusta Robusta coffee beans, also referred to as coffee canephora, are the second most used type of coffee. They are commonly used in instant coffees and have twice as much caffeine than Arabica Coffee Beans. They are also used in many espresso blends, notably for caffe latte and cappuccino. Coffea Canephora is a plant that originated in Sub-Saharan Africa. Coffeee has been cultivated across the world since. It can be grown at lower elevations and can withstand higher temperatures than Arabica coffee plants, which makes it more suited to farmers. Vietnam is currently the largest producer of robusta coffee, followed by Brazil and Indonesia. The robusta plant is an excellent coffee, but it's not a popular choice among cupping enthusiasts due to its bitter taste and burnt rubber notes. Many large coffee companies employ arabica beans to make their top-quality products since it's regarded as a lower-quality coffee. However the demand for premium coffee is increasing and small roasters are exploring high-end robusta varieties in order to make the most of its exceptional qualities. Our Valhalla Java and Death With Coffee are two exceptional robusta coffees that are mixed with arabica for the perfect balance of flavour and strength. The coffees are carefully sourced from Uganda, where robusta has been cultivated for long periods of time. You can read more about them here. Liberica Liberica coffee beans are an uncommon variety that is not often used in the world. They are less than 2 percent of the total consumption of coffee beans and are often overlooked because they don't contain as much caffeine. But, they have distinctive taste that many coffee enthusiasts find appealing. Despite being extremely rare, Liberica coffee beans are still popular in a few regions of Asia. They are particularly popular in Malaysia and Indonesia as they have significant Muslim population. In these countries, the coffee industry has been strong for many years. A cup of coffee after prayers is a part of their culture. Liberica coffee's roots go back to the 1890s after a worldwide epidemic caused by coffee leaf rust devastated the arabica crop. The event spurred coffee producers to search for a more robust plant that could flourish in tropical climates. They soon found the Liberica. Liberica plants have a high tolerance to pests and diseases and pests, making the perfect substitute for the ruined arabica crop. Liberica can also thrive in lower elevations and higher temperatures, which allows it to thrive in Southeast Asia's climate. This is why, today, most of the coffee that is produced in the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia originates from Liberica beans. Excelsa Although it's rare for coffee lovers to see excelsa beans in their cups, these more rare beans are beginning to gain the reputation of having a distinct flavor. According to Komal Sable, a fifth generation coffee farmer with South India Coffee Co. The beans are “a variant of the liberica species, and have similar teardrop-like shapes however, they are smaller.” But despite this family resemblance it's important to know that excelsa is technically not a distinct species. So, it's little bit confusing as to the best way to classify excelsa beans. classified, and it's this confusion that's been the reason for the beans' absence in the contemporary world of coffee. Due to this, many growers, roasters, and brewers don't know how to grow and utilize these beans in a proper manner. It's ultimately up to each person to decide if they enjoy the flavor of excelsa, and it can take a while to find the perfect blend. It's crucial to be flexible and test every type of coffee until you've found the one that you like. When you do this you'll have the chance to enjoy the full variety of possibilities these unique beans have to offer. It's a journey worth the trip.