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Qianjie-A brief introduction to the three major varieties of coffee

There are about 40 species of coffee plants, but the only ones that can produce coffee beans of commercial value are Arabica, Robusta and Liberian. these three species are called the "three native species of coffee".

1. Arabica species (scientific name Coffea arabica)

The origin of the Arabica species is the Abyssinia Plateau of Ethiopia (now the Ethiopian Plateau). In the early days, it was mainly eaten as medicine, developed the habit of baking and drinking in the 13th century, was introduced into Europe through the Arab region in the 16th century, and became a favorite drink all over the world. Arabica coffee accounts for 75%-80% of all coffee, and its excellent flavor and aroma make it the only coffee that can be drunk directly among these native species. But its resistance to dryness, frost, diseases and insect pests is too low, especially the natural enemy of coffee-leaf rust.

Arabica coffee beans are mainly grown in South America (except parts of Argentina and Brazil), Central America, Africa (Kenya, Ethiopia and other places, mainly East African countries), Asia (including parts of Yemen, India and Papua New Guinea).

two。 Robsta species (scientific name Coffea robusta Linden)

The leaf rust-resistant varieties found in Congo in Africa have stronger disease resistance than Arabica. The hot and humid zone that is not suitable for Arabica coffee is where Robusta grows coffee. Robusta has a unique aroma and bitterness, accounting for only 2% or 3% of the mixed coffee, and the whole cup of coffee is robusta flavor. Its flavor is so bright and strong that if you want to taste it directly, you have to consider it. It is generally used in instant coffee, bottled coffee, liquid coffee and other industrial production of coffee. The content of caffeine is about 3.2%, much higher than 1.5% of Arabica species.

The main producing countries are Indonesia, Vietnam and West African countries with C ô te d'Ivoire, Algeria and Angola as the center. Vietnam has been more committed to becoming a major coffee producer in recent years.

3. Liberian species (scientific name Coffea liberica)

West Africa, the origin of coffee grown in Liberia, has a strong adaptability to all kinds of environments, such as high or low temperature, humidity or dryness, except that it is not resistant to leaf rust and its flavor is worse than that of Arabica, so it is only traded or planted in some West African countries (Libya, C ô te d'Ivoire, etc.).

According to the statistics of ICO (International Coffee Organization), excluding the domestic transactions of coffee-producing countries, about 65% of the coffee in circulation in the world market is Arabica and 35% is robusta. Arabica species are characterized by slender and flat grains, while robusta coffee beans are more round and can be easily distinguished by their shape.

Iron pickup is one of the earliest and most important varieties of coffee, which has existed for centuries and has spawned many other varieties. Significant typical varieties include Java, elephant beans, and Timo hybrids. This variety is grown in the central United States, Jamaica and Asia. It is characterized by low yield, high quality, and easy to rust and pests. Flavor performance is often described as clean, sweet and acidic. The world-famous coffee such as Blue Mountain and Kona are all varieties of iron pickup.

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