In the world of coffee, youâll typically find three types of coffee beans that are commonly used: Arabica, Robusta and Liberica.
Arabica is the most popular type of coffee due to its sweet taste with a lack of bitterness. It accounts for 60% of the worldâs coffee production. Arabica beans are also considered higher quality compared to Robusta. Despite this, it surprisingly has lower caffeine content than Robusta.
Robusta beans are high in caffeine at a budget-friendly price. Due to its high caffeine content, the coffee made using Robusta tastes more bitter than Arabica. Since itâs sold at a friendly price point, Robusta beans are often used to make instant coffee and espresso blends.
Liberica beans account for 2% of the worldâs coffee supply and itâs labelled as the worldâs rarest type of coffee. Liberica coffee is said to have a complex flavour because it has a floral and fruity aroma but when itâs made into coffee, it gives off a smoky and woody flavour. These coffee beans are exclusively produced in Malaysia and favoured in the Philippines. You would have tried Liberica if youâve drunk coffee kaw at kopitiams.
