Top Arabica Coffee Beans
You require the finest quality beans to enjoy the most flavorful coffee. You're in luck since you can get top arabica beans that provide delicious tastes with every sip.
Arabica beans are smoother and sweeter with notes of chocolate, fruit, and nuts. They're generally less caffeine-rich which makes them less bitter.
1. Ethiopian Yirgacheffe
Often called "Ethiopian Crown Jewel," the Yirgacheffe is an excellent arabica coffee that delivers bright, floral, citrus, and wine-like notes with a smooth, silky finish. Whether wet or dry processed, Ethiopian Yirgacheffes exhibit a light body and delicate acidity. The soil of this rich coffee region is brimming with nutrients and receives a lot of moisture.
Yirgacheffe is a reference to "garden of flowers" (in the local Guji dialect), and the coffee from southern Ethiopia is coveted due to its delicate aroma. It is also renowned for its silky smooth finish that is more refined than most other coffees from the country. This softer Ethiopian coffee has a delicate body with it has a floral, citrus taste with undertones similar to berries or wine.
Coffee beans from this region, planted at an altitude of 1,700-2200m is often called high-grown and qualify for Strictly High Grade. The elevation increases the coffee plant to develop slowly, allowing it to provide more complex flavors to the brew.
Ethiopian coffee is typically wet-processed using coffee beans being submerged in large vats of water until all of the fruity, wine-like mucilage is removed. This isn't as popular in Latin America, but it's the process that creates the well-known washed Yirgacheffe cup.
Look for light roasting to bring out the lemon acidity of the Yirgacheffe beans. Its fresh flavor makes it a great arabica coffee to use for espresso. The flavor will endure quite well in the dark roast stage, as the fruity flavor will still be prominent. If you're interested in playing with the flavor of Ethiopian Yirgacheffe, try it in a pour-over brewer to get a more complex experience.
2. Colombian Supremo
The delicate flavor and smooth taste of Colombian Supremo coffee beans is well-known. They are a favorite among many coffee drinkers. The rich soils and climate of Colombia provide ideal conditions for growing the world's best coffee beans. The distinct flavors of Columbian coffees are also influenced by regional influences and grading system. The distinct characteristics of each bean type creates a vivid blend of flavors in each cup of Colombian coffee.
The Columbian Supremo grade is based on the size of the beans and their uniformity. This system of grading guarantees consistency of quality in Colombian coffee. The larger the beans, the higher the quality.
This coffee is roasted in small batches to yield a well-rounded lush flavor. With a fruity and sweet taste, it's the ideal for a morning coffee or a midday treat.
The Colombian Supremo is a fresh acidity and fruity or floral notes that complement its smooth body. The balance and versatility of this coffee make it a popular choice in many blends of coffee.
Coffeee is grown at altitudes of up to 6,000 feet over sea level in the Sierra Nevada mountain ranges. The high altitudes and volcanic soils provide the optimal growing environment for this coffee. After harvest, the coffee is brought to the wet mill processing stations where it is sorted by hand to determine its grade and then fermented to enhance its distinctive characteristics. After this process, coffee is dried at a controlled temperature to avoid spoilage. The coffee is then roasted until medium or dark roast, depending on the desired flavor characteristics of the final cup. This coffee is available in three different grinds that include fine grind, drip grind, and whole beans. All of these are suitable for most methods of brewing.
3. Jamaican Blue Mountain
A truly unique and scarce coffee Jamaican Blue Mountain is a single origin premium arabica coffee that is produced exclusively in the Blue Mountains region of Jamaica. The beans are known for their mild taste and lack of bitterness. The beans are used in the production of coffee blends as well as the base of Tia Maria - a popular coffee liquor. Blue Moon, an ice cream that has a coffee flavor is also made from beans.
The unique conditions of the region are a major reason for the superior quality of the beans. The rugged, steep hills make cultivation difficult. The soil has a high mineral content and there is a constant fog in the region. The fog is crucial because it slows the process of maturing the coffee berries. In addition, the weather is cool and cloudy, which helps prevent scorching heat that would harm the coffee plants.
Another reason for the beans' superior quality is that they are gathered by hand, a labor-intensive process. Only a small number of farmers are permitted to cultivate Blue Mountain coffee and must adhere to strict guidelines. To be labeled as Blue Mountain coffee, a cup must come from one parish and be picked at an elevation.
Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee is expensive due to its superior quality, taste and quality. The high cost has caused counterfeiters to attempt to pass off their products as authentic. To combat these fakes there are systems that verify the authenticity of a cup Blue Mountains coffee. The certification systems also emphasize ethical sourcing including fair wages for the farmers and sustainable farming practices. This is a crucial step in protecting the world-class coffee.
4. Costa Rican Tarrazu
Costa Rican Tarrazu takes its job seriously. This region is known for its crisp, sharp acidity and fine, satisfying aroma. Coffee from this region is rich and full of flavor. It has delicate sweetness and tangy citrus flavor that makes it a cupper's favorite.
Its high altitude, rich volcanic soil, and perfect drainage make it a highly sought-after region. The coffee of Costa Rican Tarrazu is considered one of the best gourmet coffees in the world. The region is also known for its beautiful landscape.
Small farms and cooperatives run by families grow the coffee. They have a strong relationship with the micro mills that process their beans, which means they are able to control the quality of their product from the beginning until the very end. They are certified Rainforest Alliance, and they are committed to preserving an eco-system that is sustainable as well as provide education in agriculture for their farmers and gender equality.
In the 1960s, profit-driven private companies began purchasing Costa Rican coffee farms in Heredia, and putting their own staff in charge. Farmers feared losing their financial support and ability to take care of their coffee crops. They voted to establish the Coope Libertad in 1961.
This particular variety is from the Bella Vista farm in the Tarrazu region of Costa Rica. It is medium roasted and is a creamy cup that has hints of fruit, cocoa, and caramel. Its acidity, sweetness, and tart lemon are balanced. The beans were harvested in January of 2016 and are certified SHB. It's the perfect blend of sweetness, acidity, and a hint of tartness that we are in love with. The supply is limited so don't miss out!
5. Guatemalan Huehuetenango
Guatemalan Huehuetenango (way-way-ten-oh-gawn) is a classic Central American coffee region known for producing coffees with balanced fruitiness, chocolate notes and a rich mouthfeel. Coffees from Huehuetenango are distinguished by fresh, crisp acidity and delicate fruit flavors such as grape, lemon and apple. They also have a smooth, long-lasting finish.
The farms are located in the high mountain ranges of Guatemala These farms are located in a mist-shrouded area surrounded by mountains and fertile volcanic soils, the perfect environment for the cultivation of top quality specialty coffees. Guatemala's coffee industry has made it one of the most famous regions for its rich, distinctive coffees.
Huehuetenango is one of the most well-known coffee-growing regions in the country. Our coffee from Huehuetenango is grown by the ASPROCDEGUA Coop (Asociacion Productores de Cafe Diferenciados y Especiales de Guatemala). This co-op collaborates with farmers to improve the production methods, quality and grow premium arabica beans. They also concentrate on training and offering assistance to women working in the coffee sector to ensure sustainable agriculture.
The coffee is roasted to bring out its best qualities. With the light roast, this coffee is clean and bright with a nice balance of new crop citric fruitiness and malty tones that are nutty. As the roast develops to the middle of the range, this coffee will display more winsome acids in the beginning and develop some darker sweeter tones.
This coffee is part of our Great Arabica Series, a collection of some of the finest arabica coffees around the world. Each of these exceptional single origin beans are carefully cultivated by smallholder farmers and hand-sorted to ensure the highest quality. Our team of experts then roasts these beans to create the perfect cup of coffee.