Get all the varieties of coffee beans at RedMart

There are several types of coffee beans available in the market and you must know their characteristics before buying them. There are four types of coffee beans and they are Arabica, Robusta, Liberia, and Excelsa. Arabica coffee is the most common type of coffee; it is sweeter and has a dedicated flavor. This type of bean is farmed in a place with a high elevation above sea level, especially in a region where there is heavy rainfall. Robusta coffee beans are another most popular coffee bean found across the world. This coffee bean is known for its strong flavor and has a moderate level of caffeine. Liberica coffee beans are another special type of coffee bean grown in a special climate. In the global marketplace, it has remained one of the largest selling coffee beans. Excelsa is a member of Liberia but is mainly grown in Southeast Asia. This type of coffee bean is known for its tart and fruitier flavor. 

Choosing the best type of coffee basically depends on what type of beverage you enjoy and what you like to stick with it. However, arabica and robusta coffee beans are quite prevalent and affordable. You can also choose coffee beans based on how you like to drink the beverage: hot, cold, or with or without creamer. For example, if you like to have simple, fresh, hot, and black coffee, then it is better to choose arabica coffee beans. However, if you like to pour ice over your coffee and enjoy it with some additional flavor, then it is recommended to have Robusta coffee beans.  

Different ways of roasting coffee beans

You must roast the green coffee beans for brewing it and can be roasted with dry heat but you have to make sure that the heat is constant and even. However, you can roast the beans in various ways from light golden brown to dark. Roasting time also varies, as it has a significant effect on the flavor, aroma, and color of the brewed coffee. The time also varies depending on the size of the batch, as well.

The level of roasting is mainly grouped into three main categories such as light, medium, and dark. When the best coffee beans are lightly roasted, you get the most delicate flavor. Since the beans are lightly roasted, you will get the original flavor of the bean. When the beans are medium-roasted, you will get a chocolate brown color and it will be of complete flavor. When the beans will be dark-roasted, you will get a strong flavor of the coffee, and the original flavor of the bean will be overpowered by the roasted flavor.