What are the best coffee beans in the world

Are you looking for the best tasting coffee beans?

Unfortunately, there is no one answer that applies to everyone. Flavours vary from person to person. Finding your favourite cup of coffee will take some exploration.

You can get a lot more out of coffee than just a shot of coffee because you provide a boost for the day. A good cup of coffee is an affordable luxury, and instant coffee blends don't cut it. If you want to enjoy this luxury, you will need good quality coffee beans.

Find out how you can tell the difference between good and great beans.

Country of origin.

Like fruit, the flavour and quality of coffee is largely influenced by factors such as soil composition and climate. Coffee beans produced in Africa are generally more flavourful and predominantly fruity, such as those grown in Kenya or Ethiopia. Beans produced in the USA have a naturally sweet and chocolatey flavour. Arabian beans have a flavour reminiscent of chocolate, with wine undertones. Asian countries, such as China or Vietnam, produce an earthy flavour.

Brazil, Colombia or Costa Rica are considered to be the best sources. However, high quality beans can come from any origin. To find the right coffee bean for your taste, try different varieties from different origins.

Latitude.

Higher altitudes have cooler temperatures, slower growth rates, longer maturation periods and stronger flavours. These coffee beans have a more complex flavour than those grown at lower altitudes.

Arabica coffee beans are grown at high altitudes between 600 and 2000 metres above sea level in cooler climates. In contrast, the Robusta variety will grow at lower altitudes of 200 to 800 metres.

Processing.

The final flavour of the coffee bean is determined by the way it is processed.

There are two main methods of processing coffee cherries: dry processing and washed processing. Natural or dry processing involves drying the entire fruit before removing the outer layer. This method produces coffee beans with a sweet, fruity flavour.

Washed coffee beans have a smoother, more acidic flavour because the fruit has been removed prior to drying.

For more details on these processes, please see our article.

Freshness.

You will notice that freshly roasted coffee beans tend to taste better than the more expensive blends of the big brands. This is because the packaged coffee sits on the shelf for several months before you buy it.

Coffee tastes best within a few days of roasting. Therefore, you should buy freshly roasted coffee beans. Check the roast date on the bag to ensure that the coffee has been roasted recently.

Appearance.

High quality coffee beans are usually similar in size and shape. This consistency is reflected in the flavour and appearance of the coffee after roasting.

Large beans are roasted differently from small beans. Roasting them together can result in inconsistent flavours.

The same is true of the colour.

High quality green beans will have a consistent, dark colour. White or discoloured beans are usually damaged beans.

Glossy coffee beans indicate a long roast time and a bitter, complex flavour. Lighter coloured coffees are sweeter and more acidic.