The 4 Main Types of Coffee Beans
Arabica (Coffea arabica) Most people have heard of Arabica, as it accounts for over 60% of the world’s coffee production. To grow well, these trees need to be grown at high altitudes, have plenty of shade and where there is steady rainfall. Whilst Arabica trees are generally easy to care for as they are quite small and easy to prune, they are unfortunately prone to disease, so farmers have to take great care. That said, due to the popularity or Arabica, some farmers practice 'monoculture',...