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The Best Arabica Coffee Beans in the WorldMany people are unaware that coffee beans at the grocery store or at your favorite cafe are not all arabica. This kind of coffee bean thrives at high altitudes, and has a smoother flavor.The location where the coffee beans are grown (aka their terroir) can have a significant influence on the taste. This is why single-origin arabicas are extremely sought-after.1. Ethiopian YirgacheffeThe coffee is known for its citrus and floral scents The coffee is an old-fashioned. The premium beans are cultivated on small farms in the Oromia region (formerly Harrar) at altitudes that range from 1,400 to 2200 meters. The natural process allows for pronounced sweetness and berry flavor.The elevations high in Yirgacheffe allows the coffee plants to grow more slowly, allowing them to absorb the distinct flavors of the surrounding area. The region also has a thriving tropical climate that is perfect for growing coffee.This coffee is available in green beans that have not been roast. They are great for roasters looking to bring out its true essence. Light medium to medium roasts allow the citrus, berry and wine flavors to shine through. It is a great match for desserts that complement these flavors, such as lemon chocolate or pound cake. The coffee's floral and herbal notes pair well with spicy or sour dishes.2. Colombian SupremoIt is known for its consistency in quality and flavor, Colombian Supremo is a favorite choice for coffee lovers of all levels. Supremo beans are renowned for their smooth, classic flavor with notes of caramel and citrus.Bean size plays a crucial factor in the flavor profile of Colombian coffee, and Supremo beans are distinguished by their size. This larger size means the beans will go through Grade 14 or higher sieve perforations which is lower than Excelso.Colombian Supremo is an all-purpose coffee with universal appeal. Its high quality standards, bright acidity, and moderately rich body make it a fantastic choice for any brewing method. This particular coffee originates from the Popayan region is grown by farmers who belong to the Colombian Coffee Federation, an organization that provides support to more than 500,000 coffee farmers. This coffee is an excellent example of the premium Colombian beans that have been renowned for their world class coffees.3. Jamaican Blue MountainThe rich, smooth flavour of Jamaican Blue Mountain is one of the most sought-after gourmet coffees. This wet-processed variety from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica is well-known for its sophisticated and soft taste. It's also an essential ingredient in the coffee liqueur Tia Maria.The soaring elevations of the Blue Mountains and their unique combination of fertile soils along with a mild climate and dense cloud cover provide the perfect conditions for the cultivation of coffee of exceptional quality. The coffee beans grown in this small region are sought-after all across and fetch a premium because of their rarity.Jamaican Blue Mountain, as its name suggests is grown in the Blue Mountain District, a area of 6,000 acres on the island known for its natural beauty and coffee production. The area is protected by a national park, and farmers cultivate small amounts coffee with extreme care to preserve their distinctive characteristics.4. Costa Rican TarrazuA coffee lover's dream, Costa Rican Tarrazu is a perfect balance of body and acidity. The high altitudes of the region, as well as the mineral-rich volcanic soil permit a slower maturing process, which allows the beans to create their full flavor profile.Many of these farms are recognized for their environmentally-friendly practices and strict controls to ensure quality which makes them popular with eco-conscious consumers. Some of them offer traceability to allow customers to find out more about the farm that produced their coffee.One World Roasters' Tarrazu is a perfect example of the region's characteristic flavor profile, with notes of vibrant grapefruit and lush dark chocolate. Its medium body is well rounded and balanced. This gives a smooth, satisfying finish.5. Caturra de ColombiaCaturra is a cultivar of coffee, has become a household name in Latin America. This variety was introduced into Brazil as a natural change from Bourbon. Its production potential is superior to Bourbon, but it requires higher altitudes which results in lower yields. Growers employed a technique known as mass selection to determine the parent plants for their outstanding performance, then they harvested the seeds in bulk from these parents and repeated the process.Colombian Caturra is a high yielding plant with exceptional resistance to Coffee Leaf Rust. It is one of the parents of the Castillo variety, which was developed by Cenicafe as the official plant for their "Colombia sin roya" program that aims to revitalize and revive the production of coffee.This is a family-owned Caturra is grown at 2,000m by farmers in Urrao was roasted by Camber Coffee. Its cup is lively with the flavors of watermelon, citrus and strawberry.6. French RoastFrench Roast is a strong cup of coffee that has smoky, charred notes. This blend is a blend of arabica beans from a variety of regions, delivering rich flavors of chocolate and caramel. The beans are roasted darkly to highlight their natural oils and flavor. This is a high-quality blend that will please even the most sophisticated palate.These beans are more difficult than other coffee varieties to cultivate because they require specific climate conditions to thrive. The plants require a certain amount sunshine and rain, and they must be protected against frost and drought.Drinking coffee brewed from these beans can help improve your energy levels and improve your health. These beans contain antioxidants that fight free radicals that can trigger chronic illnesses like cancer and heart disease. They also contain vitamin B5 or pantothenic acids, which are essential for the body's conversion of food into energy.7. Ethiopian GeshaKnown as Geisha or Gesha, this coffee variety was first discovered in the Gori Gesha forest in Ethiopia in the 1930s. It was brought to Panama in the 1960s when it quickly gained a reputation for its floral aromas, full-bodied flavor and delicate acidity.Geisha is one of the most expensive varieties of coffee available on the market because it's extremely susceptible to disease and requires high elevations with a lower fruit yield. This makes it difficult to produce consistently and this is paired with its high cup scores to drive the price.This particular lot of Gesha was processed with honey (not real honey but the beans are treated, then dipped in water that contains sugar) and then placed on a marquee to dry for 96 hrs through carbonic maceration. This is a unique process that adds to the complexity of this amazing coffee. It also provides OMA a rich and balanced cup profile that is full of exotic florals, like jasmine and tea roses and delicate citrus and stone fruits.8. Indonesian LibericaCoffee drinkers are most likely familiar with two species belonging to the Coffea genus that are called robusta and arabica. The former is responsible for 80% of global coffee trade, while the latter makes up 20%. There are more than 120 identified species belonging to the genus and some are far less well-known than others.Currently, the most well-known non-arabica species is Coffea excelsa (or var. dewevrei). This variety is cultivated on medium-sized trees with medium altitudes, and produces a teardrop-shaped bean. It is often blended into blends and can provide a distinct lingering finish to your cup.Although it's not as popular as arabica but it does have a niche market in Southeast Asia. This is due to the demand generated by religion and the fact that Muslims in Malaysia and Indonesia drink their coffee after prayers. Liberica's resistance to rusty coffee leaf and its low caffeine content, makes it a viable alternative for producers who don't have the funds to invest in arabica.9. Brazilian ExelsaExcelsa is a robust and productive, but it requires more attention from farmers than other Coffea arabica species or canephora. This is in part due to its asymmetrical beans, which are bigger than canephora and arabica. It has a longer duration of fruiting, and its leaves are bigger than other C. liberica species. Furthermore, its high production levels mean that it can grow to more than 15m tall and produce an enormous amount of fruit.Oliveiro says it's a pity that the plant is misunderstood, despite it being reclassified in 2006 as the dewevrei liberica variety. It can be considered a "really good coffee maker". However, without similar web page and a tiny demand for the species, the switch is unlikely to happen. But for those who are willing to invest the time and effort into cultivating it, the benefits are obvious: Excelsa beans tend to have lower levels of caffeine than arabica and canephora and have a denser mucilage with less solids that are soluble.