Gourmet espresso beans make excellent gifts for all occasions, especially if your recipient is a certified coffee lover. But how do you choose what gourmet espresso coffee bean to give when you know nothing about coffee? This crash course should help you.

Choose the best: Arabica beans

Arabica beans are all the rage in the coffee world, because of their distinct flavor, strong aroma and high caffeine kick. The best Arabica beans are grown in countries like Costa Rica, where the climate, weather and soil are ideal for growing superior coffee beans. Choose only Arabica espresso beans that are cultivated in volcanic soil, because experts agree that they have the richest and, at the same time, the most delicate flavor.

What are the characteristics of good gourmet espresso coffee gifts?

The key to excellent gourmet espresso is striking a balance between three things