Arabica
The common name for Coffea arabica which serves as the source for 60%-80% of the world’s coffee.The plant originated in East Africa, part of the Madder family, and is distinguished by dark green, glossy leaves and star-shaped white flowers. In the cup, Arabica coffee is known for its lower caffeine content and for being smoother and sweeter than Robusta coffee.
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The process of removing caffeine from green, unroasted coffee beans using direct or indirect chemical solvent exposure, liquid carbon dioxide in a high-pressure chamber, or water alone (the Swiss method).
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