Monday, June 09, 2008

Arabica Coffee Beans

Arabica Coffee Beans
There are about 20 major species within coffee, but the typical coffee beverage is likely to be familiar with just two: Coffea Arabica and Coffea Robusta. Arabica is autogamous. That is to say, capable of fertilizing itself, whereas Robusta us allogamous.

Arabica coffee beans or coffea Arabica species originated from Yemen and Ethiopia during pre-historic times. Also known as mountain Coffea Arabica, Coffea Arabica is now grown throughout Latin America, Central and East Africa, India and in some parts of Indonesia. The plant can only be grown in a tropical or subtropical climate.

Arabica coffee bean is considered better than any other coffee in the world and to be highest quality among. It is believed that coffea Arabica is the first species of coffee to be cultivated. The plant produces a small, bean sized fruit that ripens from a green color to a dark coffee bean. Coffea Arabica has a wide tasting range that will depend on its varieties. Coffea Arabica can have a sweet-soft taste and it can also have a sharp-tangy taste. Generally, pure Arabica blends are the best tasting coffee, a fact that is reflected in its higher price.

Coffea Arabica contains less caffeine than any other commercially cultivated. Coffea Arabica represents approximately 75 – 80% of the world’s coffee production. The plant is an evergreen, typically large bush with dark green that can reach height up to 20 feet.

Today, Americans are rediscovering the glories of coffee due to the rising popularity of coffee shops. Now coffee is not as simple as it was in the past. The rise of shops like Starbucks has created a whole new experience around the humble cup of coffee.
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