Why Colombian Coffee Is Always Arabica (Not a Choice)
Colombian coffee is 100% Arabica grown in the Andes. Learn why altitude and washed processing create the clean, balanced cup that forgives imperfect brewing.
Colombian coffee is 100% Arabica grown in the Andes. Learn why altitude and washed processing create the clean, balanced cup that forgives imperfect brewing.
High-altitude coffee means beans are grown way up high, from 1,000 to 8,000 feet. At these heights, quality coffee with great traits is produced. Cooler temperatures and less oxygen make coffee cherries ripen slower. This leads to beans that are more flavorful and complex. Let’s look at Boyer’s Coffee in Denver, roasted at 5,400 feet. … Read more
Arabica coffee is very popular, making up about 60% of all the world’s coffee. In contrast, Liberia only makes up less than 2%. This shows how different these two types of coffee beans really are. Let’s explore the mysteries of Arabica vs. Liberica coffees. We will learn about their unique flavours, where they come from, … Read more
Imagine this: nearly every coffee cup worldwide originates from two beans—Arabica vs. Robusta. These beans are crucial to the coffee industry, making up about 99% of its production. My exploration of these beans introduced me to a world of competing flavors. Arabica, known for its sweet taste, makes up 60–70% of global coffee.Robusta, on the … Read more
Every day, about 64 percent of Americans enjoy their coffee ritual. As someone who loves coffee, I’m always looking for the best coffee beans. These beans not only delight the taste but also show the rich coffee cultures worldwide. From Ethiopia’s arabica bean regions to Hawaii’s volcanic slopes with their rare harvest, the perfect cup … Read more
Colombian coffee is Arabica, but the labels mean different things. This guide explains species, origin, flavor, processing, and what to read on the bag.
Use fresh Arabica beans, the right coffee-to-water ratio, and a grind matched to your brewer. This guide covers temperature, timing, storage, and fixes.