Varieties of Colombian coffee

The most commercially important coffee species in the world are Arabica and Robusta, or Canephora.

Both were found growing wild in certain regions of Africa.

• 70% of the coffee consumed in the world belongs to the species Coffea Arabica and is cultivated principally on highlands in the Americas and in several regions of Africa and Asia.
• The remaining 30% is represented by Coffea Canephora, or Robusta, which is cultivated in African lowlands due its special conditions.

In Colombia, only Arabica coffees are cultivated. They produce a mild beverage with high acceptance in world markets.

The varieties of Arabica coffee cultivated in Colombia are the following:

• Typical, also called arábigo, pajarito or nacional.
• Bourbon.
• Tabi is an excellent quality large-grain variety, ideal for obtaining special coffees.
• Caturra.
• Colombia variety.

Picture: 100 por ciento café de Colombia