Specialty coffee is carefully grown, harvested, and evaluated by certified professionals, scoring 80 points or higher. Commercial coffee is mass-produced with less focus on bean quality, origin, or flavor complexity.

Top coffee-producing countries include Ethiopia, Colombia, Brazil, Kenya, El Salvador, Guatemala, Yemen, Honduras, Peru, Indonesia, and Jamaica. Each region offers unique flavor profiles influenced by climate, altitude, and processing methods.

Your choice depends on flavor preference:

• Fruity and bright flavors: Ethiopian coffee
• Chocolatey and bold flavors: Brazilian or Colombian coffee
  
  Roast level (light, medium, or dark) also plays a major role in taste. For more details, you can check out this article: A Complete Beginner’s Guide to Choosing Coffee Beans.

Yes. Coffee is grown in southern Saudi Arabia, particularly in the Jazan region. Saudi coffee, known as Khoulani coffee, is internationally recognized as a specialty coffee with a unique flavor profile.

Yes. Espresso coffee beans are typically roasted darker, while brewing methods like V60 or Kalita are better suited for light to medium roasts that highlight delicate flavors.

• Light roast: Fruity, bright, and acidic flavors
• Medium roast: Balanced sweetness and bitterness
• Dark roast: Bold, smoky, and chocolatey notes

Not necessarily. Caffeine content depends on bean type (Arabica vs Robusta) and roast level, not whether the coffee is classified as specialty. 

Store coffee beans in an airtight, opaque container away from light, heat, and moisture. Grind only the amount you need right before brewing. Read more: How to Store Coffee Beans. 

Yes

• Whole beans: last 3-6 months after roasting if stored properly
• Ground beans: should be consumed within 2-4 weeks of grinding

Over time, they lose the oils and aromatic compounds that give coffee its flavor and quality.

Qavashop offers some of the best coffee beans in Saudi Arabia, sourced from trusted Saudi and international roasteries. All coffee is freshly roasted and delivered quickly to your doorstep.  

Coffee crops differ according to several factors such as the bean type, growing region, processing method, and farm altitude, and all these factors affect the final flavor. To choose the right coffee crop, it's preferable to know your flavor preferences—whether you prefer fruity, chocolate, or balanced notes—then try crops from different regions such as Ethiopia, Brazil, or Colombia to determine what's most suitable for you.