There are two types of coffee beans: the coffea robusta and coffea Arabica. Experts tell us that the quality of a coffee is dependent on the conditions of the areas the coffee beans are growing and cultivated and the process of producing the coffee. There are few ideal locations where combined of the best conditions can produce the best exotic coffees.
Arabica coffee beans were originally cultivated in the southwestern mountains of Ethiopia, Yemen, and Kenya where it got its name Arabica. Presently, Arabica coffee beans are in some tropical regions such as Indonesia, Colombia, and Brazil. It grows best in mountainous areas and more susceptible to pests. It thrives best in low pH soil, lighter shades, rainy, and with 20 degrees centigrade temperature. For best results, its coffee cherry beans must be harvested at its maximum ripeness, goes through the right processing, grading, roasting, grinding, and packaging. To achieve the desired aroma and flavor, it must follow the right way of storing and brewing of the coffee beans. Arabica coffee beans make milder and lesser bitter coffee.
Robusta coffee beans have the ability to grow in low or high altitudes like Indonesia, Brazil, and Vietnam. These coffee beans have twice the volume of caffeine than the Arabica coffee beans which are ideal for high caffeine blends. The beans are smaller and darker. It is characterized by a very bold body with less acid.
Coffee Storage
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Coffee Storage
Though it will not melt or sour like other treats in your kitchen, to get the best tasting coffee you need to store it well so it maintains its flavor and freshness. Coffee that is not properly stored will lose a significant amount of flavor, at a faster rate than you might expect. If you have invested in a particularly fine coffee, like a package of Jamaica Blue Mountain coffee, you do not want to lose its fine qualities! Following these simple tips should help you to protect this little luxury and brew beverages that are even more delicious.
Store Your Beans Whole
Though it requires a little extra work on your part, buying whole beans rather than grounds can make a world of difference in freshness. The reason behind this is surface area; ground coffee exposes to air much more surface area than compact beans, which makes it susceptible to the air. Increased exposure means that freshness will be lost at a more rapid rate. You can think of it like a tiny version of sliced apples; the parts of the apple exposed to open air will begin to brown very quickly, while the insides remain white. And, a whole apple (like a large coffee bean) will stay fresh for a considerably longer amount of time. Thus, for optimal levels of freshness, you should hold off on grinding your beans until just before you are ready to brew.
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Store Your Beans Whole
Though it requires a little extra work on your part, buying whole beans rather than grounds can make a world of difference in freshness. The reason behind this is surface area; ground coffee exposes to air much more surface area than compact beans, which makes it susceptible to the air. Increased exposure means that freshness will be lost at a more rapid rate. You can think of it like a tiny version of sliced apples; the parts of the apple exposed to open air will begin to brown very quickly, while the insides remain white. And, a whole apple (like a large coffee bean) will stay fresh for a considerably longer amount of time. Thus, for optimal levels of freshness, you should hold off on grinding your beans until just before you are ready to brew.
Choose the Right Container
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