Arabica coffee - what exactly is behind the world-famous bean?
The Arabica bean, scientifically known as Coffea arabica, is considered the highest quality coffee bean. It accounts for almost 60% of the global coffee harvest in 2024 and is particularly prized for its multi-layered aroma, fine acidity and complex taste. The Arabica bean originated in the highlands of Ethiopia, where the plant grows wild. Today, it is cultivated in tropical and subtropical regions, in the so-called coffee belt, around the globe, especially in Central and South America (Brazil, Colombia), East Africa (Ethiopia, Kenya) and in some parts of Asia (India, Indonesia).