Friday, July 3, 2009

TYPES OF COFFEE BEANS!

Coffee grows all over the world, and each area produces beans with distinct but often subtle differences in flavour, aroma and texture. Below is a list of the most common types of beans and a little about their flavours, aromas and textures! - Enjoy!

ARABIAN: chocolate-like flavour, rich
COLUMBIAN: heavily bodied, rich
COSTA RICAN: full-bodied, robust, rich, hearth
ETHIOPIAN: Light-bodied, fairly acidic
GUATEMALAN: Rich spicy or smoky flavoured, medium bodied
JAMAICAN: Rich, full-bodied
JAVA: Full-bodied, rich, spicy, a little acidic
KENYAN: full-bodied, rich
KONA: Medium-bodied, aromatic, rich, fairly acidic
MEXICAN: Brisk, dry, delicate body, with an acidic nature
SUMATRAN: rich, full-bodied, acidic
TANZANIAN: sharp, winey and rich.

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