Coffea arabica

What is Coffea arabica?

Coffea arabica, also called Arabica coffee, is a special kind of coffee plant. It is the most common type of coffee grown around the world. People first started farming this plant a long time ago, and it is very important today.

Where Does It Grow?

This coffee plant grows naturally in the highlands of Ethiopia. Now, it is grown in many countries between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer. The plant likes places with gentle rain, warm days, and some shade from bigger trees.

Fun Facts About Arabica Coffee

Arabica coffee plants can grow very tall in the wild, up to about 30 to 39 feet! They have dark green leaves and beautiful small white flowers. After the flowers come red or purple fruits called “cherries.” Inside these cherries are the seeds we call coffee beans.

People love Arabica coffee because it tastes smooth and is less bitter than other kinds of coffee. Some famous types come from places like Jamaican Blue Mountain, Colombian Supremo, and Ethiopian Sidamo.

Arabica coffee is special because it has less of the wake-up ingredient called caffeine than other coffee plants. This makes it a favorite for many coffee drinkers.