The most basic knowledge that should be understood-- the three native beans of coffee

Three native beans of coffee

Arabica species (arabica): the origin of Ethiopia, equivalent to the rich and handsome coffee beans, is a precious coffee bean species. It is planted at an altitude of 700-2000 meters, accounting for 75-80% of the world coffee production. It has excellent flavor and aroma, low caffeine content, about 1-1.5% of its weight, but low resistance to dryness, frost, diseases and insect pests. It is the bean source of boutique coffee. The main producing areas are South America, Central America, East Africa and Southeast Asia.

Robusta species (robusta): of African origin, Congo. It grows at lower altitude, has strong resistance to diseases and insect pests, and can also grow in a poor environment with high temperature and humidity. It has a unique "Rob" flavor, which helps to increase the concentration and weight of the coffee. The caffeine content is higher, the caffeine content is 2% Murray 3.5, the price is lower. It is generally used in instant coffee, canned coffee, commercial blended coffee and so on. The main producing areas are Indonesia, Vietnam and West African countries.

Liberian species (liberica): originating in West Africa. Whether high or low temperature or wet, dry, can grow, not resistant to leaf rust, poor flavor. At present, the market is very rare, only in some West African countries.