Tag: arabica
A Guide to Coffee Varieties
A complete guide to the coffee varieties within Arabica — Typica, Bourbon, Caturra, Catuai, SL28 and SL34, Geisha, Pacamara and more — how a variety differs from a species, and why the plant's genetics shape everything from disease resistance to what ends up in your cup.
Ethiopian Coffee: The Birthplace of Arabica
A guide to the coffee of Ethiopia — the genetic homeland of Arabica — covering Yirgacheffe, Sidama, Guji, and Harrar, the country's uncatalogued heirloom varieties, and the floral, berry-laden, tea-like cups that make it specialty coffee's favorite origin.
Arabica vs. Robusta: What's the Difference?
A thorough comparison of the two coffee species that supply nearly all the world's coffee — how Arabica and Robusta differ in flavor, caffeine, chemistry, growing conditions, and price, and when each one belongs in your cup.