Coffee varietology, it is impossible to know only Arabica-what varieties did Arabica evolve?

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When it comes to coffee varieties, what everyone blurts out is Arabica, but in fact, Arabica is only a very general classification, in fact, there are many branches below, let's have a small coffee variety class!

Three original species of coffee: Arabica, Robusta and Liberia

Before introducing the subdivided varieties, let's talk about the three native varieties of coffee.

Coffee belongs to the evergreen shrub of the genus Coffea of Rubiaceae. There are more than 40 species of plants under the branch of Coffea.

But there are only three kinds of coffee with commercial value, that is, what we call the "three native species of coffee": Arabica, Robusta and Liberica.

Among them, Arabica accounts for about 7080% of the world's total production, so it is normal for people to hear it most, and it is often the bulk of boutique coffee.

Robusta, which accounts for 20-30%, is mainly used in instant and canned coffee, and contains twice as much caffeine as Elaraby.

Laiberia species should be rarely heard of, because it is not resistant to leaf rust and has a poor flavor, it is only traded in Surinam, Libya, C ô te d'Ivoire and other countries in West Africa, but not in all parts of the world.

What varieties of Arabica have evolved?

After looking at the three native species, let's take a closer look at which varieties Arabica can be subdivided into.

What is the relationship between each breed? And what are their own characteristics?

Don't worry, the editor has arranged it for you!

Tibica and Bourbon believe you are no stranger ~ although the source of Tibica is still debated by experts, the flavor in the cup is clean and sweet. Bourbon is cultivated in France and is famous for its sweet and sour taste.

From the above relationship diagram of the Tippika family, the bourbon family, and the hybrid breed, I believe that when you see the names of these varieties, you will know more clearly which native species they belong to and what kind of characteristics they have in flavor!