World Classification of Fine Coffee beans: introduction to Arabica Coffee species

There are about 60 kinds of coffee, but there are mainly 2 kinds of coffee grown in large commercial areas.

1. Arabica.

2. Robasta species

If divided according to the cultivation area of these two kinds of coffee, then Arabica species account for 70% of the world's cultivation area, and Robasta species accounts for 30%.

This shows how important Arabica coffee beans are in the world! So we have to master the knowledge of Arabica beans.

Here is a detailed introduction to Arabica coffee beans related knowledge!! For your information only!

Chromosome 44.

The harvest period is 4-5 years, and the life span is 20-30 years (mainly depending on the growing environment and the care of the growers).

The flowering to fruiting period is about 9 months.

When the fruit ripens, it falls to the ground! (This is different from Robasta in that the beans remain on the branches after ripening).

Wild species grow at heights of 7-12 m. (If planted, the tree is about 2 meters tall for easy harvesting)

Deep roots.

The optimum growth temperature is 15-24 degrees.

The optimum annual rainfall is 1500-2000mm.

It grows in a mild and cool environment.

A single tree produces less beans.

70% of global production.

Most are organically grown.

Plantations are mostly private farms.

Most of the harvesting methods are manual harvesting.

Disease resistance (weak).

Caffeine content 1.1--1.7%

Result characteristics monogamy.

Fruit color (yellow) or (red).

The shape of the coffee bean (long round flat).

The lines of beans are S-shaped.

Coffee tastes acidic after cooking.

Cooked consistency 1.2%

Flavor (good) That's why Arabica beans are so popular!

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