There are 60 species of coffee tree in the world, and only 2 are cultivated for consumption: Coffea Arabica (Arabica) and Coffea Canephora (Robusta). Arabica shrubs are delicate and demanding plants, cultivated in plantations situated on the slopes of mountains, mainly in Central and South America, and in Eastern Africa. The delicacy of its aroma generally increases as the altitude at which it is grown rises. Robusta is more resistant to the conditions of tropical climates and grows in areas disliked by the Arabica plant, in low-lying country where it is hot and humid, mainly in West Africa and in South-East Asia.
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