Coffee Varieties Explorer
Discover the Rich World of Coffee from India & Beyond
Description: Named after L.P. Kent, this early Indian Arabica offers a smooth, balanced flavor with strong aroma and citrus essence.
Features: Sweet, citrusy flavor; moderate acidity; medium body. Color: Greyish-green raw beans; light to medium brown roast.
Nutrition (8 oz black): ~2.4 kcal, 0.3g protein, 118mg potassium, antioxidants (polyphenols), ~64–100mg caffeine.
Health Benefits: Rich in antioxidants, reduces diabetes risk (6–7% per cup), supports neuroprotection (60% lower Parkinson’s risk).
Grown: Anamalais, Chikmagalur.
Description: Popular for its medium body, good acidity, and slight spicy flavor.
Features: Spicy, aromatic; good acidity; medium body. Color: Bluish-green raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Kents.
Health Benefits: Enhances mood, supports liver health (80% lower cirrhosis risk with 4+ cups).
Grown: Sheveroys, Chikmagalur.
Description: A Bourbon and Hybrido-de-Timor hybrid with sharp flavor, crisp acidity, and citrus aftertaste.
Features: Sharp, citrusy; crisp acidity; medium body. Color: Greenish raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Kents.
Health Benefits: Boosts metabolism (~50%), reduces stroke risk.
Grown: Sheveroys, high-altitude areas.
Description: Cross of Ethiopian Tafarikela and Hybrido-de-Timor, with nutty, citrus, and chocolate notes. Won Fine Cup Award 2002.
Features: Nutty, citrusy; moderate acidity; medium body. Color: Greenish raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Kents.
Health Benefits: Reduces depression risk (8% per cup).
Grown: Premium estates.
Description: Grown in Andhra Pradesh’s Araku Valley, with medium body, sharp acidity, and spicy, intense aroma.
Features: Spicy, aromatic; sharp acidity; medium body. Color: Light green raw beans; light to medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Kents.
Health Benefits: Supports digestive health, lowers cancer risk.
Grown: Araku Valley.
Description: From Assam and Arunachal Pradesh, with medium to full body, fruity essence, and mild acidity.
Features: Fruity, aromatic; mild acidity; medium to full body. Color: Greenish raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Kents.
Health Benefits: Enhances cognitive function, lowers mortality risk.
Grown: Northeast India.
Description: A hybrid of Villa Sarchi and Timor Hybrid, known for disease resistance, mild acidity, caramel notes, and smooth finish.
Features: Caramel, smooth; mild acidity; medium body. Color: Light green raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Kents.
Health Benefits: Supports heart health, reduces inflammation.
Grown: Chikmagalur, Wayanad.
Description: Common variety with high yield and bold flavor.
Features: Bitter, earthy; low acidity; heavy body. Color: Greenish-yellow raw beans; dark brown roast.
Nutrition: ~2–5 kcal, 0.3g protein, 118mg potassium, ~100–300mg caffeine.
Health Benefits: Stronger caffeine boosts alertness, aids fat burning.
Grown: Idduki, Nelliampathys.
Description: Robust with intense flavor, used in blends.
Features: Bold, earthy; low acidity; heavy body. Color: Yellowish-green raw beans; dark brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as S.274.
Health Benefits: Gentler on digestion due to low acidity.
Grown: Nelliampathys.
Description: Grown in Kerala’s Idduki, with a strong, bitter taste suited for espresso.
Features: Bitter, bold; low acidity; heavy body. Color: Greenish-yellow raw beans; dark brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as S.274.
Health Benefits: Enhances metabolism, supports weight management.
Grown: Idduki.
Description: High-yielding with a heavy body, low acidity, and earthy, woody notes, ideal for espresso blends.
Features: Earthy, woody; low acidity; heavy body. Color: Yellowish-green raw beans; dark brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as S.274.
Health Benefits: Supports digestive health, boosts energy.
Grown: Coorg, Wayanad.
Description: Exposed to monsoon winds, it has low acidity, heavy body, and earthy, spicy flavors.
Features: Mellow, musty; low acidity; heavy body. Color: Pale yellow raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Similar to Arabica, unique volatile compounds.
Health Benefits: Gentler on stomach, supports liver health.
Grown: Karnataka, Kerala.
Description: Floral, fruity, with high acidity and light body.
Features: Floral, fruity; high acidity; light body. Color: Light green raw beans; light to medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Indian Arabica.
Health Benefits: High antioxidants, reduces diabetes risk.
Grown: Yirgacheffe, Ethiopia.
Description: Balanced, nutty, with medium acidity and body.
Features: Nutty, balanced; medium acidity; medium body. Color: Greenish raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Indian Arabica.
Health Benefits: Supports heart health, enhances mood.
Grown: Colombia.
Description: Smooth, mild, with low acidity and rich flavor.
Features: Smooth, rich; low acidity; medium body. Color: Bluish-green raw beans; light to medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Indian Arabica.
Health Benefits: Gentler on digestion, supports neuroprotection.
Grown: Jamaica.
Description: Sweet, fruity, with medium acidity.
Features: Sweet, fruity; medium acidity; medium body. Color: Green raw beans; light brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Indian Arabica.
Health Benefits: Boosts metabolism, reduces cancer risk.
Grown: Hawaii.
Description: Sweet, complex, with bright acidity.
Features: Sweet, complex; bright acidity; medium body. Color: Greenish raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Indian Arabica.
Health Benefits: Enhances cognitive function, supports longevity.
Grown: Central America.
Description: One of the oldest Arabica varieties, with a clean, sweet flavor, floral notes, high acidity, and light body.
Features: Floral, sweet; high acidity; light body. Color: Light green raw beans; light to medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Indian Arabica.
Health Benefits: High antioxidants, reduces inflammation.
Grown: Central America, Indonesia.
Description: A compact Arabica mutation with bright acidity, medium body, and citrusy, fruity flavors.
Features: Citrusy, fruity; bright acidity; medium body. Color: Greenish raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Indian Arabica.
Health Benefits: Supports heart health, boosts energy.
Grown: Colombia, Brazil.
Description: Strong, bitter, with high caffeine, used in espresso and instant coffee.
Features: Bitter, earthy; low acidity; heavy body. Color: Yellowish-green raw beans; dark brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Indian Robusta.
Health Benefits: Strong caffeine aids fat burning, boosts alertness.
Grown: Vietnam.
Description: Earthy, bold, with low acidity.
Features: Earthy, bold; low acidity; heavy body. Color: Greenish-yellow raw beans; medium to dark brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Indian Robusta.
Health Benefits: Gentler on digestion, supports energy.
Grown: Uganda.
Description: Heavy-bodied, with chocolatey notes.
Features: Chocolatey, earthy; low acidity; heavy body. Color: Yellowish raw beans; dark brown roast.
Nutrition: Same as Indian Robusta.
Health Benefits: Enhances metabolism, supports weight management.
Grown: Indonesia.
Description: Grown in West Africa, Malaysia, and the Philippines, with large beans and smoky, bold flavor. Caffeine: ~1.5–2%.
Features: Smoky, floral, chocolatey; low to medium acidity; full body. Color: Dark green raw beans; dark brown roast.
Nutrition: Similar to Robusta, unique volatile compounds.
Health Benefits: Gentler on stomach, supports liver health.
Grown: West Africa, Malaysia, Philippines.
Description: A Philippine Liberica variety with strong, bold flavor, fruity and spicy notes, low acidity, and heavy body.
Features: Fruity, spicy; low acidity; heavy body. Color: Dark green raw beans; dark brown roast.
Nutrition: Similar to Liberica.
Health Benefits: Supports digestive health, reduces inflammation.
Grown: Batangas, Philippines.
Description: A Liberica variant from Central Africa with tart, fruitier profile and moderate caffeine (~1.5%).
Features: Tart, berry-like; high acidity; medium body. Color: Green raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Similar to Arabica.
Health Benefits: High antioxidants, supports heart health.
Grown: Central Africa.
Description: Processed through civet digestion, with smooth, caramel-like flavor.
Features: Smooth, caramel; medium acidity; medium body. Color: Greenish raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Similar to Arabica.
Health Benefits: Supports neuroprotection, enhances mood.
Grown: Indonesia.
Description: Floral, tea-like, with high acidity.
Features: Floral, tea-like; high acidity; light body. Color: Light green raw beans; light brown roast.
Nutrition: Similar to Arabica.
Health Benefits: High antioxidants, reduces diabetes risk.
Grown: Panama.
Description: A hybrid of Pacas and Maragogipe, with floral, citrus, and chocolate notes, high acidity, and medium body.
Features: Floral, citrusy; high acidity; medium body. Color: Light green raw beans; medium brown roast.
Nutrition: Similar to Arabica.
Health Benefits: Supports heart health, boosts energy.
Grown: El Salvador, Central America.
Why Coffee?
Coffee is more than a beverage—it’s a global tradition packed with flavor and health benefits. Rich in antioxidants, coffee reduces the risk of diabetes, supports liver health, and boosts mood. Enjoy 3–5 cups of black coffee daily for optimal benefits, avoiding sugary additives.
Nutrition (8 oz black): ~2–5 kcal, 0.3g protein, 118mg potassium, antioxidants (polyphenols), 64–300mg caffeine.
Health Benefits: Lowers diabetes risk (6–7% per cup), reduces Parkinson’s (60%), supports heart health, and enhances metabolism.
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