Everything You Need To Know To Pick Your Coffee Type

Different types of coffee beverages fill our shelves, our feeds and our coffee machines. What we all love is options – and that’s certainly there with coffee, but what we all need help with sometimes is knowing what to pick and when. From drinks, to beans, to different types of coffee machines, here’s a guide to get a fulfilling pick.

The 4 types

1. Arabica:

• Global Production: 60%
• Caffeine content: 8-12mg/g
• Origin: Ethiopia
• Made: Tropical highland climates in Central and South America, Africa, and Asia
• Flavour: Mild and smooth

2. Robusta:

• Global Production: 40%
• Caffeine content: 18-20mg/g
• Origin: Sub-Saharan Africa
• Made: Tropical Regions of Asia, Africa, and Brazil
• Flavour: Strong and bitter

3. Liberica:

• Global Production: Less than 1%
• Caffeine content: 10-12mg/g
• Origin: Liberia
• Made: Hot and humid environments like the Philippines, Malaysia, and parts of Central and West Africa
• Flavour: Complex and fruity aromas

4. Excelsa

• Global Production: Less than 1%
• Caffeine content: 8-10mg/g
• Origin: Central Africa
• Made: Higher altitudes and primarily in Southeast Asia
• Flavour: Unique flavour with a fruity to tart spectrum

Now you know the difference between different types of coffee​, it’s time for Step 2…

Flat White:

• Recipe: espresso coffee, steamed milk and a thin layer of foam on top

Americano:

• Recipe: espresso coffee and hot water

Latte:

• Recipe: espresso coffee, steamed milk and a thin but slightly thicker layer of milk foam

Cappuccino:

• Recipe: espresso coffee, steamed milk and foamed milk

White Americano:

• Recipe: espresso coffee and hot water with a splash of cold or steamed milk

Whether you are a milk-lover with a taste for fancy flavoured lattes, or a pure coffee-sipper that favours simple espresso shots or black americanos, there is a coffee recipe for everyone. Are hot drinks simply not your thing or it’s too hot for a warm and cosy cup? Simply add some ice to these coffee basics and have a trendy ice latte or ice coffee to get your daily caffeine kick!

But how to make different types of coffee​ drinks? Time for Step 3!

Espresso Machines:

• What it is for: Strong, concentrated coffee
• What it does: Uses steam and pressure to make highly concentrated intense shots of coffee (espresso)

Bean-to-Cup Machines:

• What it is for: Produce a range of coffee drinks, from bean to espresso to latte.
• What it does: Fully automates the grinding, brewing and frothing process using different pressure systems to make the perfect hot drink.

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Filter Coffee Makers:

• What it is for: Purer and fresher coffee taste
• What it does: Manual or automatic appliance to prepare coffee using filtration or a drip method

With this coffee guide, from asking “what is the different types of coffee?”​ to different types of coffee makers, you are now fully equipped to make a fully informed decision to perfect your coffee experience. Why not experiment a little and add flavourings, syrups, or milk alternatives? Find out about our Wholesale department to expand your coffee offering even further.

The hidden aspects of coffee, bean choice, or even the specifics on how to make different types of coffee can really play into the end taste and sensory result. With this explained, refer to this step-by-step to opt for your right coffee choice.