Beginners guide to types of coffee: Understanding coffee beans

Arabica
Originated in Ethiopia, arabica coffee beans yield a delicate, sweet yet well-balanced in taste.
Robusta
Originated in Kenya, Robusta beans yield an earthy, bitter & astringent flavour.
Liberica
Originated in Liberia, liberica coffee beans yield a floral and fruity flavour with a smoky taste.
Excelsa
Not very different from liberica beans, excelsa is mostly grown in Southeast Asia. They yield a tart and fruity flavour and a robust aroma when roasted.
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