Monday, 19 September 2011

What Are the Different Types of Coffee?

Coffee is one of the most popular drinks in the world and is sold in a variety of styles, tastes and brands. Despite all this variety when it comes down to it, all different types come from only two different kinds of beans: coffee beans arabica and robusta coffee beans. The flavor of the grains is then decided on where they come from and how they are prepared.   

Arabica coffee beans   

Arabica coffee beans are the type of bean that is most commonly used. In fact, three out of four cups of coffee made from Arabica coffee beans. Of the two types of beans, they are considered the best beans with more flavor. Arabica is mainly grown in Central and South America, and Africa, but can be grown throughout the world. These grains are used to make coffee types commonly done in cafes and coffee machines at home.
 

Robusta coffee beans
 

The robusta variety can be grown throughout the world and are much easier to Arabica beans grown. This type is used in about 25% of different types of coffee are usually blends of instant coffee, freeze-dried coffee and coffee. It's cheaper than other types of beans and they are commonly used in restaurants. Robusta beans have twice as much caffeine as you find in the arabica coffee beans, making them popular for some people.
 

How are different flavors Made
 

Since all types of coffee come from only two types of beans, there are other factors that cause the difference in taste. Where they are grown makes a difference how the coffee taste. South American coffee will taste much different from beans grown in Europe. The best are grown at altitudes higher than 3000 meters. The type of roast also make a difference in how the taste of coffee. Generally, the higher the roasting deeper and richer the flavor will be.
 

How different types of coffee are prepared plays a major role in how the coffee taste. Espresso, for example will not taste like a latte, even if the same type of grains are used. How long the coffee is prepared, if the cream is added or not and whether the chocolate liquor is added will all make a difference on how the cup of coffee tastes.

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