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The Best Arabica Coffee Beans in the World

Many people are unaware that the coffee beans you find in your favorite café or supermarket are not artisanal arabica coffee beans. This type of coffee bean grows best at higher altitudes and has a smoother flavor.

The place where coffee beans are grown (aka their terroir) has a huge influence on how they taste. This is why single origin arabicas are so prized.

1. Ethiopian Yirgacheffe

It is renowned for its citrus and floral scents This coffee is a classic. The high quality beans are cultivated on small farms in the Oromia region (formerly Harrar) at altitudes between 1,400 and 2200 meters. The natural process gives the beans to be ripe with a distinct sweetness and berry taste.

The high elevations in Yirgacheffe causes the coffee plants to grow slower which allows them to absorb flavors and nuances from the surrounding environment. The area also has a lush tropical climate that is perfect for the cultivation of coffee.

This coffee is available in green beans that haven't been roasted. They are perfect for roasters looking to bring out its essence. Light to medium roasts bring out the wine, citrus and the berry flavor. It is a great match for desserts that complement these tastes like lemon pound cake or chocolate. The floral and herbal notes of this coffee can be enjoyed with savory dishes that are spicy or sour.

2. Colombian Supremo

Colombian Supremo, a coffee that is well-known for its consistency in flavor and quality is a popular choice among coffee enthusiasts of all levels. Typically featuring a smooth, classic flavor profile that has notes of citrus and light caramel, Supremo beans have an overall mild taste that's well-rounded enough for many palates.

The size of the bean plays a significant aspect in the flavor profile of Colombian coffee and Supremo beans are characterized by their large size. This larger size implies that the beans will generally go through Grade 14 (or higher) perforations on the sieve which is less than the grade of Excelso.

With strict quality standards, a bright acidity, and a moderately smoky body, Colombian Supremo has a universal appeal that makes it an excellent choice for any brewing technique. This coffee from the Popayan region is grown by farmers that are part of the Colombian Coffee Federation. This organization supports over 500 000 coffee producers. This coffee is a prime example of the top-quality Colombian beans that have been renowned for its world-class coffees.

3. Jamaican Blue Mountain

Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee is one of the most sought-after gourmet beans in the world. Its rich, smooth taste makes it among its most sought-after varieties. This wet-processed selection from the Blue Mountains of Jamaica is well-known for its sophisticated and smooth taste. It's also a key ingredient in the coffee liqueur Tia Maria.

The soaring elevations of the Blue Mountains and their unique combination of fertile soils, mild climate, and dense cloud cover create the perfect conditions for the cultivation of coffee of top quality. The coffee beans grown in this small region are sought-after all over and fetch high prices because of their rareness.

Jamaican Blue Mountain, as its name suggests is shade grown arabica coffee beans in the Blue Mountain District, a area of 6,000 acres on the island that is known for its natural beauty and the production of coffee. The area is protected by a national park and farmers cultivate small amounts coffee with careful attention to preserve their distinctive characteristics.

4. Costa Rican Tarrazu

Costa Rican Tarrazu coffee is an absolute coffee lover's delight. It has the perfect balance of acidity and body. The region has high altitudes and a mineral-rich volcanic soil, which allows the beans to mature at a slower rate so that they can fully develop their flavor profile.

Many of the farms that produce these coffees are also famous for their sustainable practices and strict quality control measures, making them popular with eco-conscious consumers. Some of them offer traceability, so that consumers can know more about the farm that produced their coffee.

One World Roasters' Tarrazu is a wonderful example of the characteristic flavor profile of the region, with notes of vibrant grapefruits and a rich dark chocolate. Its medium body is well rounded and balanced. This results in an elegant, satisfying finish.

5. Caturra de Colombia

Caturra is a coffee cultivar that has made its name in Latin America. This cultivar was first introduced in Brazil as a result of an unnatural mutation of Bourbon. Its production potential is superior to Bourbon however, it requires higher altitudes, resulting in lower yields. Growers employed a technique known as mass selection to identify individual parents that had 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 two parents of the Castillo which was developed by Cenicafe to be the main plant for their "Colombia sin roya", an initiative aimed at restoring coffee production in Colombia.

This heirloom Caturra is cultivated at 2,000 meters by farmers in Urrao, was roasted by Camber Coffee. Its cup quality is vibrant with the flavors of watermelon, strawberry and citrus.

6. French Roast

Those looking for a bold cup of coffee that has the aroma of charred and smoky will be delighted by French Roast. This blend is a mix of arabica beans from various regions that provide rich flavors such as chocolate and caramel. The beans are darkly roasted to enhance their natural oils and flavor. This blend is of high quality and will please the most sophisticated palate.

These beans are more difficult than other coffee varieties to grow because they require specific conditions for their growth. The plants require a certain amount of sunshine and rain, and they must be protected from frost and drought.

Drinking coffee brewed from these beans can boost your energy levels and improve your health. These beans are loaded with antioxidants that fight free radicals which can trigger chronic illnesses such as heart disease and cancer. They also contain vitamin B5 or pantothenic acids, which are essential for the body's conversion of food into energy.

7. Ethiopian Gesha

Geisha or Gesha as it's known, was first discovered in Ethiopia's Gori Gesha Forest in the 1930s. It was brought to Panama in the 1960s, where it quickly gained fame for its strong floral scents and full body. It also has delicate citric acidity.

Geisha is among the most expensive coffees on the market, as it's highly prone to disease and requires high growing altitudes with lower fruit yield. This makes it difficult to make consistently and it is combined with its high cup scores to drive the price.

This particular Gesha lot was processed with honey. (Not real honey, but the beans were processed and then dipped into a sugar-based water.) The beans were then placed in an enclosure and dried for 96 hours by carbonic maceration. This unique method adds to the complexity and taste of this coffee. OMA is a complex, yet balanced cup profile that is bursting with exotic florals like jasmine, tea roses and delicate citrus, stone fruits and citrus.

8. Indonesian Liberica

Coffee drinkers are generally familiar with two species of the Coffea genus: arabica and robusta. The former is responsible for 80% of the world's coffee trade, while the latter is responsible for 20%. There are more than 120 known species within the genus and some are more well-known than others.

The most popular non-arabica coffee beans subscription is Coffea Excelsa (or the variant. dewevrei). This variety is found on medium-sized trees in moderate altitudes, and produces a teardrop-shaped beans. It is commonly used in blends and can provide a distinct lingering finish to your cup.

It's not as popular in Southeast Asia as arabica but it is still a niche market. This is due to the religious demand for coffee, as Muslims in Malaysia and Indonesia drink coffee following their prayers. Additionally, liberica's resilience to rust on coffee leaves and low caffeine content make it an attractive alternative for producers who do not have the funds to invest in arabica.

9. Brazilian Exelsa

While Excelsa is incredibly resilient and productive, it also requires more attention from farmers to manage than other Coffea arabica or canephora varieties. This is due in part to the asymmetrical size of the bean that is larger than the arabica or canephora. It also has a longer fruiting period, and its leaves are bigger than other C. liberica varieties. Additionally, its high productivity levels allow it to reach a height of 15 meters and produce a huge volume of fruit.

Oliveiro believes it's a pity that the plant is misunderstood, even though it was reclassified in 2006 as the dewevrei liberica variety. It can be a "really good coffee producer". It's unlikely that the plant will be converted to a coffee that is a commodity without a market for it. But for those willing to invest the time and effort in growing it, the benefits are clear: Excelsa beans tend to contain less caffeine than arabica and canephora, and have a denser mucilage with less liquid solids.