Arabica, Robusta and Liberica are varieties of__________

🔑 Key Points
→ Arabica, Robusta, and Liberica are three common coffee beans used globally.
→ They vary in flavor, price, body, and caffeine content.
→ India mostly grows superior quality coffee, i.e., Arabica, which is in great demand in the international market.
→ It is cultivated in the highlands of Western Ghats. Karnataka alone accounts for more than two-thirds of total coffee production in the country.

📍 Important Points
Arabica
→ Originates from Ethiopia
→ Contains a smooth, sweet taste and a stronger aroma
→ Most popular type of coffee
→ Has less caffeine than Robusta
→ Used for black coffee

Robusta
→ Originates from Africa
→ Has an earthy, bitter flavor profile
→ Cheaper, stronger, and slightly bitter taste
→ Used for espresso drinks and instant coffee

Liberica
→ Originates from West Africa
→ Features a floral, fruity aroma and smoky wood flavor profile
→ Has larger, asymmetrical beans with an unusual woody taste