Originating from highlands of Yemen and Ethiopia, where it is called buna, Coffea Arabica is now rare in Ethiopia.
Gourmet coffees are almost exclusively Arabica Coffee. It's believed to be the first coffee species to be cultivated.
Wild plants grow 30 to 39 feet tall. Does well in cold, but doesn't tolerate frost.
Around three years after planting, they produce small, white, fragrant, flowers.
Pruning prevents over-flowering . Cultivation takes about three to seven years.
Berries begin as dark green foliage, then ripen to yellow, turning light red, and finally a dark, glossy, red or purple.
Typically containing two seeds (beans) ready for harvesting.. Inferior coffee results from picking too early or late.
Gourmet coffees are almost exclusively Arabica Coffee. It's believed to be the first coffee species to be cultivated.
Wild plants grow 30 to 39 feet tall. Does well in cold, but doesn't tolerate frost.
Around three years after planting, they produce small, white, fragrant, flowers.
Pruning prevents over-flowering . Cultivation takes about three to seven years.
Berries begin as dark green foliage, then ripen to yellow, turning light red, and finally a dark, glossy, red or purple.
Typically containing two seeds (beans) ready for harvesting.. Inferior coffee results from picking too early or late.