Several Varieties / Endless Possibilities

The coffee bean is one of two seeds from the coffee tree. There are two main species of coffee plant Coffea Arabica and Coffea Canephora (Robusta) each with well over 150 different documented varietals.

Arabica

Growing best at altitudes over 900 meters above sea level and requiring certain climate and soil conditions, Arabica coffees are widely regarded for producing the highest quality and most desirable flavours. Specialty coffee is nearly always Arabica.

Robusta

As its name would suggest, Robusta is more resilient, growing at lower altitudes and is more resistant to disease. It typically will produce coffee with a distinct astringent flavour with higher levels of caffeine making it ideal for instant coffee production.