By: Rahul M | October 01, 2025
Liberica- Rare West African bean, bold, smoky, and floral in taste, with very large, irregular-shaped beans
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Excelsa- A variety of Liberica from Southeast Asia, offering tart, fruity, and wine-like flavors.
Maragogipe (Elephant Bean)- Giant beans from Brazil with smooth, light, floral flavors
Catimor- A hybrid resistant to diseases, known for its earthy, spicy, and slightly bitter taste
Typica- One of the oldest cultivated beans, clean and sweet with mild acidity, parent to many Arabica varieties
Geisha (Gesha)- Rare, aromatic bean from Ethiopia/Panama with jasmine and tropical fruit notes, highly prized worldwide
Bourbon- A classic Arabica variety, known for its balanced, sweet, and complex flavor profile
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