The best varieties of coffee beans

Julia Vern

Rarely, coffee gourmets, enjoying their next portion of their favorite drink, wonder from which province or corner of the world the beans for coffee were delivered. Meanwhile, only conditions ideally suited for coffee trees - fertile lands, a favorable high-mountain climate, a lot of sun - are able to ensure the impeccable quality of the beans.

Elite coffee always has a geographical origin.

Bourbon was brought from the island of the same name near Madagascar.
The famous Blue Mountain is from Jamaica.
The controversial Luwak - from the coast of Indonesia.

Bean coffee can be of different varieties and degrees of roast.

Species diversity

Several dozen plant species belong to the coffee genus. Several types are used for food. But only two of them are being developed on an industrial scale.

Interesting to know!
About 70% belongs to Arabica coffee varieties, about 30% - to Robusta, about 2% - belongs to other types.

Arabica beans are obtained from the fruits of short trees growing in the foothills and mountainous regions. The grain is rather large, oblong, very dense, smooth. A curved line in the center of the grain is characteristic.

Ripening coffee beans

Despite the availability of types of coffee for cultivation, the process of growing and harvesting fruits is troublesome. The fruits are tied for almost a year, then they ripen for 8 months. Moreover, maturation often occurs unevenly. To get delicious coffee beans, you have to use manual labor. The unripe fruits that come in give an unpleasant aftertaste, bitterness. To preserve the crop, it is necessary to process it directly on the plantation. There are two ways of processing at different times:

Dry. Held during the dry season. In Brazil, for example, he visits twice a year. In Yemen - one. Ripe fruits, after harvest, are placed in the sun to dry, mixed periodically. Coffee enzymes bring the beans to condition. Coffee gains strength and taste. Only then is the pulp removed from the fruit.
Wet. You can harvest the fruit during the heavy rain season. This is done in India and Colombia. Fully ripe fruits are processed with a strong jet of water, while the pulp is removed. The resulting raw material is poured into special pits, subjected to fermentation. Then they are washed again with water. Next comes the drying process, the final fermentation.This is the main stage on which the strength of the coffee depends.

Coffee beans ripen unevenly, so it is important to choose red berries

What determines the quality of coffee

So, the fruit goes through all stages of growth and processing, giving the producer the final product - grain. The size of the beans will help you buy good quality coffee beans. The larger it is, the better the berry was, the tastier the drink can be made from them. Grains are sorted into fractions at the production stage.

The next most important stage is roasting. It is important to observe the temperature and the cooking time. All taste and aroma characteristics of the product depend on the roasting stage:

Cinnamon. Coffee beans are slightly brownish in color. The taste is light, the aroma is slightly spicy and bready.
American. Sourness is inherent. The surface of the beans is dry. Light brown color.
Full City. The color of the beans is brown. The taste is balanced. Oil traces appear on the surface.
Vienna. Bright brown shade. Drops of oil on the grains. The taste is strong, deep, with muted acidity.
Espresso. The surface of the beans is dark, shiny, with oil droplets. Bittersweet flavor prevails.
French. Almost black in color. Strong caramel and bitter taste.
Italian. The coffee has almost no aroma. Burnt aftertaste prevails.

Roasting beans in a special machine

Rating of the best brands

Let's try to rank coffee beans based on professional characteristics:

Italian brand Lavazza... It is known in 80 countries of the world for over 100 years. Meticulous Italians keep constant control over the process. Coffee is distinguished by its strength, chocolate aftertaste, unusually strong aroma. The balanced composition of Arabica and Robusta makes the drink soft, not aggressive.
Brand Molinari presents premium coffee from Italy. Manufacturers have invented their own roasting methods, which provide a unique aroma and deep flavor notes.
Coffee Bristot... An exquisite choice for espresso aficionados. Each sip adds energy. The blend includes Arabica from three continents.
La Semeuse from Switzerland is preferred by a huge number of admirers. A blend of Colombian, Nicaraguan and Honduran beans is an exotic choice for growers. The fruits are harvested exclusively by hand.
La Semeuse coffee list
Refined Musetti also made in Italy. Intense aroma and unsurpassed taste have a long aftertaste. It resembles Irish whiskey.

How many people - so many opinions. Everyone himself prefers a pleasant bitterness, heady aroma, shades of sweet cream and caramel, or a light alcoholic aftertaste. The main thing is that a cup of freshly brewed coffee gives pleasure and invigorates you on a sleepy morning.

Coffee varieties are not as numerous and difficult to classify as a beginner might think. They can be easily divided into types of coffee (arabica and robusta), countries of origin, processing methods and destination. This article covers the following questions: the best coffee beans, premium coffees, how to choose coffee for home brewing, and which coffee producing countries to look out for.

Coffee varieties

Types and varieties of coffee

Almost all coffee that is grown in the world can be attributed to one of two types: arabica and robusta. These are beans obtained from Arabian and Congolese coffee trees, respectively. The origin of the name Arabica is intuitive, and robusta means strong. This word in its original sense reflects the adaptability to growing in flat areas, and stronger immunity.

The total production of Arabica varieties is more than twice that of Robusta. Moreover, within each type there are many varieties, some of which are more valuable, while others are suitable for specific drinks. Almost all of the mined Arabica goes for sale in grains or in ground form.Robusta is mainly used for making instant coffee.

Arabica and robusta - what other varieties are there?

In addition to the two listed varieties, which account for about 98% of the total world production of coffee beans, such varieties as Liberica, Excelsa and Maragodzhip should be noted.

Liberica coffee beans, although they are in third place in terms of production in the world, are practically not found on sale anywhere in the world, except for Africa, where they are actually grown. This unpretentious tree produces grains that have a strong bitter taste. Because of it, Liberica is not cooked in its pure form, but enriches various varieties of Arabian grains with aroma.

Arabica and Robusta

Excelsa is one of the rare species of coffee tree, with a record height of 15-20 meters. The most famous variety of this coffee is mocha, from which, in fact, Mundo Novo, Marakaju, Caturra and other Indian varieties originate.

Many elite coffees in the world belong to the type of excelsa, but the most valuable among them is soft Colombian. It has a deep rich taste, memorable smell and excellent grain quality. Almost all stages of harvesting and processing are carried out manually, which also increases the cost of the product.

The most expensive type of coffee

Kopi Luwak coffee is both the most valuable (in monetary terms) and the most unusual coffee in the world. Its key difference from analogs is the processing technology. One of its stages is the fermentation of grains in the digestive tract of the musang animal, also called the Chinese badger.

Musang, first of all, has a good taste for the fruit of the walnut tree - it absorbs only the ripe and large ones. However, inside the animal's gastrointestinal tract, they are only partially digested and fermented with gastric juice and civet. The grain released with excrement is collected by people, washed, dried and fried.

Photo: the most expensive coffee in the world

It is characteristic that the valuable enzyme in the animal's body is active only in certain six months, so the collection of this variety occurs seasonally. Grains that have been digested by males are also more valuable.

Other elite varieties

Chon. Vietnamese grand coffee with similar processing technology. True, the functions of Musangs in Vietnam are assigned to martens. Like their Indonesian counterparts, martens “give out” only about 7% of the feedstock. Some time ago, these animals lived in the status of pests, and today they are honorably grown on special coffee farms. The grains are washed from excrement and dried several times in a row, and only after that they are fried. A kilo of Chon costs about $ 200.
Black Ivory (Black Ivory) or "Black tusk" - another sport of coffee, produced not without the participation of our smaller brothers. Although, it is difficult to say "smaller" about elephants. Yes, this coffee is harvested from the excrement of elephants in Thailand, which consume the ripe berries of the Arabian coffee tree. After about 30 hours, the coffee "comes out of the elephant" devoid of bitterness (due to the dissolution of some proteins with acid). Black Ivory is not only devoid of bitterness even in its strongest performance, but also takes on fruity notes. It tops Vietnam's coffees at up to $ 1,100 per kilo.
Coffee Yauco Selecto. Caribbean Arabica, selling for $ 50 a kilo. It is not fermented in the animal's body - just a rare variety with an unusual pleasant taste.
Starbucks. Own variety of the global giant of the coffee industry. It is sold at $ 50-60 per kg, has a distinctive smell and memorable taste with a slight sourness and spices.
Blue Mountain is a Jamaican variety highly regarded for its lack of bitterness in a mild, intense flavor. It costs from $ 100 per kilogram and for some reason is very popular among the Japanese.

Coffee beans: rating of the best varieties by country of production

Brazil is the unsurpassed leader in the quality of coffee beans in the world.This is not surprising, since most of the coffee in the world is produced here, and the local Arabica is represented by more than 40 different varieties.
Guatemalan coffee is not that common, as the size of the country limits harvest options. However, among gourmets there are many who consider coffee beans from Guatemala to be the most delicious at all.
Kenya is one of the leaders not only in tea, but also in the coffee industry. Amazingly, Kenyans manage to keep the quality of both products at a high level. Kenyan coffee is distinguished by currant flavor, slight acidity and high quality.
Colombia is another region from which the best coffee is exported. Locally sourced beans produce lighter and more fruity coffee drinks than Brazilian or Kenyan Arabica.

There are more than a dozen more countries in the world that produce good and unusual coffee, but the above four is a kind of standard of constant quality. There is a debate among coffee gourmets about the possibility of the presence of Yemeni, Caribbean and Cuban varieties at the top of this rating.

Varieties of coffee beans. Rating of trade marks in Russia

Planting and growing a particular type of coffee does not guarantee that it will yield the best coffee beans. The technology of harvesting and processing is of great importance. Therefore, we can say that some brands have both ground and whole grain products of consistently better quality than others.

All manufacturers listed in the following list offer quality products that meet current standards, so the difference between them is rather arbitrary.

The best coffee varieties in the Russian retail market:

Jardin. High quality roasted Arabica with excellent aroma and taste. The manufacturer sorts the grain well before packaging, and also offers varieties in different price categories.
Kimbo. Italian coffee, not very well known among the general consumer. Fans celebrate its wonderful taste without unnecessary bitterness and acidity. The manufacturer sorts the grain in an exemplary manner before shipment and also offers the product in different price segments.
Gut! It offers customers both robusta and arabica with an enviable varietal variety in both varieties. A consistently high-quality brand, which, unfortunately, is not as common in retail chains as its lovers would like.
"Live coffee" represents a wide variety of commodity items, in which, as a rule, there are no blends, but only a single-variety product. There are varieties with additional aromatization. Good packaging, high-quality roasting and good grain - Live Coffee online store.
Gaggia. This brand entered the Russian coffee market recently, but immediately gained a good reputation due to its high quality. Despite the modest varietal variety, Gaggia offers coffee with a rich aroma and pleasant taste.
Malongo. French producer of coffee, primarily intended for espresso. High-quality processing and packaging preserve the deep taste of Arabica and do not allow it to lose its rich aroma during storage.
Lavazza. One of the best Italian coffee brands in the premium segment. Many Russian gourmets recognize it as the best. A wide product line allows Lavazza to satisfy the tastes of lovers of different coffee, offering both single varieties and blends.
EvaDia is an Italian manufacturer familiar to those deeply immersed in coffee culture. Has an impeccable reputation but uses only the finest coffees. Therefore, it does not fall into the category of budget brands.
Italcafe is an Italian coffee brand with exquisite taste and high quality beans. It belongs to the premium segment, but is recognized by gourmets as one of the best varieties.

List: coffee varieties and their characteristics

Arabica Santos. Brazilian variety with a tart taste, slight bitterness and moderate odor.
Arabica Medellin.Colombian coffee with a slight sourness and a pleasant sweetish taste.
Arabica Tarrazu. Costa Rican variety with a nutty flavor, bright aroma and rich mild flavor.
Arabica Blue Mountain. A premium variety from Jamaica with a strong pleasant aroma and delicate rich taste.
Arabian Mocco. Yemeni coffee with captivating chocolate notes, wine flavor and sourness.
Arabica Kenian. Classic Kenyan Arabica is a good coffee with a powerful aroma and deep tart taste.
Arabica Maysor. Aromatic Indian coffee with wine notes, light sourness and delicate taste.
Arabica Kilimanjaro or Moshi. The best Tanzanian varieties. Quite sour, but they have an unforgettable aroma.
Arabica Cona. Cuban coffee grandee with a tart taste, deep aroma and sweetish aftertaste.
Arabica Java. Java variety of Indonesian coffee. It is difficult to confuse it with others, since the variety has a sweetish smoky aftertaste.
Arabica Sumatra. As a rule, it is very deeply fried, which is why it gets a sharp, rich taste.
Arabica Ethiopian Harar. Ethiopian coffee with a strong strong aroma and wine taste, which is slightly currant.
Robusta Indian Cherry. A popular variety of robusta, memorable for its sourness, decent bitterness, but surprisingly deep aroma.
Arabica Australia Skyberry. "Young" variety from the green continent, which has already gained great popularity all over the world. It has a mild, slightly tart taste, slightly reminiscent of the Jamaican Blue Mountain.
Arabica Guatemala Antigua. Bitter coffee from Central America with light citrus and prune aftertaste. The aroma has a chocolate spice.

Strong coffee varieties

Despite the huge popularity of Arabica among gourmets for its gustatory and aromatic depth, Robusta maintains its position in the coffee market quite confidently. The fact is that the strongest coffees are robusta varieties. And most of the consumers are chasing just for strength and caffeine. That is why robusta is always relevant.

Yes, there is more caffeine in robusta than in arabica, but in practice it is difficult to objectively compare them. This product is almost entirely processed into granular or freeze-dried coffee. It is from Robusta that the best varieties of instant coffee are made. In the final product, the percentage of caffeine is naturally lower.

Moreover, extra-energetic restretto can be made from Arabica. When using 7-9 g of ground grain per 20 ml of water, you will get a drink, the difference between the dose of the substance in which will be minimal, therefore, the effect is almost the same. Therefore, the problem of lack of grain robusta is easily solved by increasing the amount of Arabica per unit of water.

When looking for the best coffees for spirits, consider the following:

Robusta Uganda.
Monsoon Malabar.
Sulawesi Torah.
Cubito.
Yemen Mocha.
Blue Mountain.

Blend. Which coffee to choose for higher strength:

Death Wish. The strongest coffee blend in the world that you can buy in only one New York coffee shop (or online). The composition is classified, and the caffeine content is one and a half times higher than in espresso. No wonder the name is literally translated as "Suicide Note".
Espresso IR. A blend of Italian roast available in some Russian stores. It is characterized by a large dose of caffeine and pleasant nutty notes in the smell. May often be sold under the name Italian Espresso.
Paganini. Another espresso blend available for purchase in Russia. It consists of about a quarter of robusta and is considered one of the strongest coffee blends.
On supermarket shelves, you should pay attention to such commodity items as Sumatra Mandheling (Jardin), Espresso di Milano, Blaser Opera, Blaser Rosso & Nero, Grande Ristorazine (Lavazza).

Among the varieties of instant coffee, high-quality blends with a natural grain content of at least 18% have the highest strength. Among the assortment available on the shelves of chain stores, one can single out the brands Carte Noire, Egoiste and Bushido Red Katana.

How to choose coffee: what affects the taste

In addition to the form in which to buy coffee, you should pay attention to other factors that make up the taste, aroma and impact of the drink on the body.When choosing coffee beans, which is better and stronger, you can turn to a simple rule - the higher the country of cultivation is in relation to sea level, the softer and richer the taste and aroma of the drink, as a rule. We are talking here about Arabica, since Robusta and Liberica are grown in the flat area.

Before choosing a coffee, you should think about the desired roasting behavior of the beans. A shorter (lighter) roast keeps the product tender and soft without adding bitterness. This product is perfect for coffee drinks with milk, cream, ice cream, etc.

Coffee roasting and influence on taste

Medium roasting makes the beans more bitter and noticeably enhances their smell. This is the most popular choice among drink aficionados as it is well balanced between strength and delicacy.

A long roast, called Italian or French, makes the coffee very bitter, very strong and most aromatic. Such coffee is not to the taste of every coffee lover, since its taste is very bitter.

Grinding is another important parameter, since the cooking time depends on it. There are three grades in total: coarse, medium and fine. Particle size depends on how long the coffee grinder has been processing. Any grade according to this indicator can be achieved at home, if not too lazy to put a lot of effort for the sake of fine-grained ground coffee for a Turk.

Yes, coffee with the smallest particle size is used for brewing in a Turk or cezve. For the French press, on the contrary, it is the largest. A medium grind is suitable for most coffee makers, but can be successfully prepared in other ways as well. After all, the freshness of the product and its original quality are more important to taste.

How to choose ground coffee

Ground coffee

Decide whether you need a decaffeinated product, or a truly tonic one.
Examine the composition - ground coffee is often sold as a blended blend. However, this is more often an advantage, since strength and taste are combined.
Determine the required degree of grind, depending on the purpose of the product, as well as the level of roast.
Check the packaging for leaks. Ground grains are sold compressed without air inside the package. It is desirable that it be made of multi-layer foil.
You should not buy for future use - after opening the pack, ground coffee will quickly deteriorate, losing its smell and taste.
It is better to buy a product with a production date as late as possible.

How to choose coffee beans

According to the recommendations described above, determine the preferred "homeland" of the grain.
Examine the label. It contains information about the country of production, the degree of roasting, composition, date of packaging and the period until which the product is usable.
Check Russian-made coffee for compliance with GOST.
Examine the packaging. It must be tight, airtight. There should not be a lot of free air inside the package. It is possible to have a special valve for bleeding the evolved gases.
The beans should be whole, evenly roasted, and equal in size.

How to choose instant coffee

Instant coffee benefits and harms

Powdered or freeze-dried coffee must be sold in sealed containers, glass or metal. There should be no cracks, chips or scratches on the container.
The information about the product must indicate the GOST of production, the date of manufacture and packaging, and the country of origin.
The shelf life of the product is important.

What coffee to choose for a coffee maker

In general, the design and model of the coffee maker does not affect the rules for choosing coffee for it. In this matter, you should also rely on personal preference. According to personal preferences regarding the strength of the drink, the degree of roast and variety are selected.

A medium grind is best for coffee makers. It is quite versatile and manages to cook well in devices with different processing times.The recommended time for additional infusion after cooking is up to 6 minutes.

To select quality raw materials, you should rely on the advice already given above.

How to choose coffee beans for a coffee machine

Coffee beans for a coffee machine - how to choose

The device, which brews and grinds coffee without human intervention, greatly facilitates the process of preparing a drink. In this case, to say specifically which types of coffee are best suited for a coffee machine is not only incorrect - everyone has different tastes. However, some trends can be described:

for fragrant - arabica, for strong - robusta;
the higher the country of cultivation from sea level, the richer the taste and sourness is more pronounced in it;
to highlight individual flavors, you should only look for mono-varieties of Arabica;
light roast - for aromatic and delicate drinks, medium - for moderate classics, dark - for "real" bitter coffee.

The taste of coffee drinks strongly depends on the age of the grinding of the beans. Within 15-20 days after processing, they are kept in perfect condition. Up to 2 months is still very good. After 4 months, the product noticeably loses its taste and aroma, so there is no point in hoping for subtle notes.

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Most espresso machines can brew not only espresso mixes, but regular roasted beans as well. The main thing is not to use seeds with aromatic or flavoring additives, caramelization and other modifications.

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The most delicious coffee can only be made from correctly roasted, high-quality beans of several varieties. They can be purchased as a blend or as a single grade. At home, you can also learn how to make competent roasting. But there is not always enough time for such work, so even gourmets often prefer the finished product.

The best coffee beans

What is the best coffee in beans? Each coffee lover has his own views on this concept. Therefore, it is easier to figure out what a good product should be. Coffee is grown in more than 40 countries around the world. But for many decades Brazil, Guatemala, Colombia have remained the market leaders, joined by Vietnam, Ethiopia and others.

Arabica is the type of tree whose fruits make up 70% of the total production. It is Arabica that is considered to be the carrier of real coffee characteristics:

rich aroma;
thick foam in the finished drink;
pleasant taste with a slight sourness.

Arabica has dozens of varieties that can give the drink different taste and aroma characteristics. Arabica beans are large and oblong. It is the right combination of different types of coffee that makes the drink harmonious. It has a balanced bitterness, sourness, viscosity, tonic effect and other characteristics.

The very best coffees have common characteristics based on the region of cultivation.

Grain coffee from Guatemala is distinguished by its high quality and light flavor of spices in the finished drink.
Brazilian Santos and Typica are the most common Arabica varieties that are neutral in flavor with nutty notes.
Ethiopia supplies Arabica with a unique flavor. It gives the drink a cinnamon flavor with simultaneous berry notes.
Grain coffee from Colombia is famous for its amazing lightness and pleasant fruity notes.
The Kenyan product is of high quality, due to strict government standards. Berry notes and sourness stand out in the taste of the drink.

Robusta is the second largest type of coffee produced. There are also many varieties within a species. Distinctive features of the grains are roundness. The taste of the drink made from robusta is strong, with bitter and tart notes, black with a small amount of foam and a high caffeine content.

This is how natural dried arabica and robusta beans look like

In addition to the variety, the degree of roasting strongly affects the taste of the drink. The weaker it is, the softer and more neutral the taste is. In simpler terms, all roasts can be divided into low, medium and high.

Coffee beans that have been heat-treated for a few seconds have a light nut color and a slight aroma. A drink from such a product does not differ in strength and exceptionally refined notes. Medium roast is the most popular. The grains have a more intense brown color, small cracks are visible on them and most often there is a light oily coating, which indicates the release of oils and resins to the surface of the grain. It is as a result of a medium roast that a coffee is obtained that is better suited for preparing an espresso.

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There are not many dark roasted beans in the world. The drink is strong, intense in the degree of bitterness, with low acidity. Knowing the characteristic features of the variety and having information about the degrees of roasting, it is easier to choose the best product for yourself.

Selection rules

How Do I Pick a Good Coffee Bean? Complete information about coffee is rarely indicated on product packaging. This refers to the composition of the blend, regions of cultivation, dates, strength, and so on. Therefore, gourmets prefer to choose products that are sold by weight. In this case, you can assess the quality visually and feel its aroma.

Light shine, uniformity of color and divine aroma distinguish the best coffee beans

What is the best coffee in beans and what to look for?

Ideally, all grains should be the same in shape, size and color.
They should not have a gray coating, only a slight oiliness and shine.
The aroma should not contain notes of mustiness, obvious bitterness or acidity.
Too many cracks on the grain indicate poor quality.
Low price. Delicious high quality coffee cannot be cheap.

A good product cannot contain foreign aromas. It should smell pleasantly and make you want to cook and taste. If a lover of an invigorating drink has found his leader, he can safely order it on the Internet from the first supplier in the future.

Finished product rating

There are many brands of coffee beans on the domestic market. It is usually sold in foil packs with a valve so that the buyer can appreciate the flavor.

Jardine - the owner of the widest range of coffee beans

Rating of coffee beans on the domestic market.

Lavazza is the world's best coffee brand in general. Offers exclusively high quality arabica beans from different regions. Provides the market with unique blends designed for professional use and home use.
Jardine - offers a whole line of coffee for every taste. It is in demand in many countries of the world. The blends include grains from Ethiopia, Sumatra, Guatemala, Brazil and other well-known and not only producers.
Paulig is a popular brand in the domestic and Baltic markets. Represents several varieties of good Arabica of varying degrees of roasting. Mid-range product.
Kimbo is another Italian coffee. Offers blends of several varieties of Arabica and Robusta with varying degrees of strength. High quality product.
Malongo - Marketed heavily roasted arabica for the preparation of a strong espresso. A French brand known for unique blends with a harmonious taste of the finished drink.

In the reviews of coffee lovers, you can find many others, in their opinion, leaders of the coffee market. These are Live Coffee, Jacobs, Good, Jockey, Saeko and others. Professionals prefer to mix monosort on their own in order to get a unique and beloved blend of taste and aroma only by them.

Reviews

Inga: Lavazza is also my leader. Italians are famous for their love of coffee for a reason, so they know and know how to create it. I buy beans for my coffee machine and prepare the most aromatic and invigorating drink every morning.

Marina: Jardine has the most numerous line of coffee beans. I have tried almost all types and none of them caused any negativity. Tasty, high quality, affordable. I also buy ground Jardine when I finish at work. I brew it in a cup and am very happy with it.

Olga: They say that the Japanese are real gourmets in terms of coffee, and they are the ones who buy the lion's share of the best Arabica. So far, I have not been able to find the original product and taste it, so I am content with Italian brands (Lavazza and Italkafe).

Margarita: What kind of coffee, sorry, what kind of coffee is the best? There is no companion for taste and color ... Therefore, most ratings are based on the market share of the product. I often buy it in grains, as there can be a lot of foreign impurities in the ground product. Buying one type of product from one manufacturer, I always get different tastes depending on the batch. This is how the quality of modern coffee is variable.

Coffee is one of the popular morning drinks for people around the world. Some prefer instant, while others prefer ground. But according to numerous reviews, coffee beans are ideal. Which one is better to choose? This is described in the article.

Roast level

Coffee beans are roasted for different periods. The taste and aroma of the drink depends on this. If the processing is not long, then this is a light roast. Such a product would be ideal for those who prefer to consume it with milk or cream.

There is a medium roast, which produces a bitter drink with a pronounced aroma. These are the products that most people choose. They also produce heavily roasted beans, in which the drink will be strong and bitter. It is popular in France and Italy. Roasting is Viennese, Italian, French. What is the best coffee beans? Reviews of people show that the grains should be the same size and uniform in color.

Country

To determine which coffee beans are best, customer reviews recommend looking at the country of origin. It is believed that the highest quality products are produced in:

Brazil. There, this product is produced in large quantities. It is prized for its absence of impurities, bitterness and cocoa taste.
Guatemala. Gourmets love the drink for the shades of spice.
Ethiopia. The drink from this country has a sour taste and an admixture of wild berries and cinnamon.
Kenya. The production of the product in this country is under the strict control of the state.
Colombia. The finished drink is fruity.

Also known is Caribbean coffee, which is appreciated for the richness and brightness of the aroma. The Yemeni product is rich in fruity notes. Lovers of mild and tart taste should pay attention to Indian products.

Varieties

The most popular coffee varieties are:

Robusta is not very aromatic, but strong.
Arabica is a delicate variety. The taste may differ depending on the climate and soil fertility.

Choice

If you are interested in which coffee beans are better, customer reviews are advised to pay attention to the appearance of the product. It is advisable to purchase it by weight for visual quality assessment. You need to pay attention to the following nuances:

The grains should shine. This is a testament to the quality of the product. You should not choose a product with a bloated wrapper.
The aroma of the beans should be even, without mold or rancidity. High-quality coffee is packaged in packages with a valve with a filter, with which you can smell.
It is important that the grains are even, without damage.
Price. A quality product cannot have a low price.
Now you can find green grain coffee, which is believed to help you lose weight quickly and improve performance.But in reality, this is a semi-finished product that cannot be cooked at home.

How to brew?

In addition to quality, an equally important aspect is the correct preparation of the drink. This requires:

Turk.
Purified water.
Finely ground coffee.
An ordinary stove or cooking device.

The cooking procedure is simple. You need to put 1 tsp in a Turk. coffee with a mountain, add sugar. Then water is poured. The container should be put on fire, wait for the foam to rise. The Turku must be removed from the stove and wait for the foam to settle. And then the Turk comes back. This is done 4 times. Then the preparation of the drink is finished.

Rating

According to reviews, what is the best coffee in beans? There is no consensus on this issue. People prefer to buy products of different brands and degrees of roast. However, according to reviews, the rating of coffee beans is quite interesting. There are popular brands that most people prefer to choose. So according to reviews, which one is better?

Jardine coffee beans. Grains with different levels of roasting and strength are brought to Russia. Therefore, from this variety there is a suitable drink for any person.
Paulig. The product is distinguished by high quality roasting, excellent aroma and taste. The best arabica is used to obtain it.
Italian coffee Kimbo. The drink has a deep taste, rich aroma. There is no bitterness and sourness in it. The beans are roasted evenly.
"Live coffee". The drink has a pleasant taste and aroma, as well as an affordable cost.
Gaggia. Coffee is renowned for its correct roasting and careful selection of its beans.
Italian coffee "Lavazza". This product is inexpensive, has a delicate mild taste, moderate strength.
Malongo is a French coffee. it is distinguished by a variety of aromas and tastes. There are shades of chocolate, vanilla, caramel, fruit.
"Black card". Products are brought from South America. The drink is medium-saturated with a sour-citrus flavor. It is prepared in a Turk and a coffee machine.
Saeco. This product contains Indian Arabica. The drink has a pronounced bitterness with floral-chocolate and spicy notes.
"Jockey". Coffee roasting - dark. The drink has an expressive sourness, deep color and nutty aftertaste. Affordable cost is considered another advantage.

Of the other varieties, high-quality Swiss products "Egoist" are in demand. This is a flavored drink. There is a Hausbrandt coffee from Italy that will be appreciated by espresso lovers.

Many people prefer to choose the Ambassador product, which has some sourness and fruity notes. Now the Italian product Italcafe from Arabica is in demand. The drink is tasty and aromatic.

Thus, which coffee beans is better to choose, each person decides for himself, taking into account all the nuances of choice. There is no consensus on this, since all people have different tastes. It is advisable to choose the drink that suits your personal preferences.

Date of publication:The best varieties