Do you know how many kinds of coffee there are? A brief introduction to the varieties of coffee

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Many people probably don't know how many kinds of coffee there are, especially for people who don't like coffee very much. For coffee lovers, there should be about three varieties of coffee, because it is such a saying in the coffee industry that there are three large varieties of coffee, which will continue to give rise to other varieties. In the final analysis, we have to go back to the root of the variety, so today we will find out how many varieties of coffee there are.

How many varieties of coffee beans are common on the market? There are more than five hundred kinds of coffee trees and 6000 varieties. Today, let's learn about coffee varieties and common coffee varieties:

There are four main coffee trees in the world, of which only two are of real commercial value and are planted in large quantities, and the quality of the coffee beans produced by other coffee trees is also higher than that of other coffee trees.

The first is Arabica beans, the second is Robasta, and the other two are Liberian and Esselsa.

If the variety of coffee is divided by biology, it can be divided into Arabica, Robusta and Liberica.

Generally speaking, Arabica is mainly used in single or boutique coffee, while Robusta is used to make instant coffee. Although Arabica can be defined as premium coffee and Robusta as secondary, it does not have to be classified in this way, and it is more appropriate to distinguish it according to its own favorite taste. In terms of taste, the United States and Japan drink light coffee made from Arabica more often, while Europe prefers Italian concentrate made from a mixture of Arabica and Robusta.

Arabica (Arabica): premium coffee beans with excellent flavor and aroma

Arabica is the earliest variety to be discovered. Arabica is considered to be the best coffee variety and the most important variety in the world at present. Arabica species are produced in Central and South American countries, Brazil, Colombia, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Yemen and Indonesia in Africa. Arabica species usually grow between 2.5 and 4.5 meters and can withstand low temperature but not frost. Drought capacity is not strong, large particles, good quality taste mellow, a little acidity and slight bitterness, accounting for about 85% of the world output.

Robusta: strong sour taste and strong taste

Due to the quality of coffee, the price of robusta coffee is half that of Arabica coffee in the market. Java, Congo, Uganda, Ivory Coast and other places in Indonesia are currently the main coffee producing areas of Robusta. Robusta is easier to grow on farms, has higher yields, is less sensitive to insects, has round and small particles, tastes slightly bitter, and still has aroma after cold, accounting for about 15% of the world's output. The appearance of Robusta is bulging oval, and raw beans are light brown or yellowish brown with grass green and yellow luster. Compared with Arabica varieties, the taste is more fragrant and lighter, with less sour taste and more bitter taste.

Liberia plus species

Liberia plus species found in Libya, beans are long, large particles, slightly pointed head, shaped like a boat, coffee generally grows in the slope of about 200m above sea level, is a very disease resistance and environmental adaptability of the tree species, the yield is very small, generally used for variety improvement, so Liberica coffee trees can be planted in subtropical areas compared with other tree species, poor quality, heavy acidity, high bitterness in taste, low aroma and alcohol But high concentration is its advantage, accounting for about 5% of the world's output.

Do you understand? These are the three major coffee varieties mentioned by the coffee industry. Through the continuous evolution of nature and artificial cultivation, many new varieties have been derived. They all have their own place in the coffee industry, regardless of whether the flavor is superior, the price is expensive or not. Whether the quality is good or not, they are all part of coffee, and they all have their own value and function. The ever-changing world also promotes the development of coffee, and there will be a lot of things waiting to be discovered in the future.