There are two main species of coffee: Arabica and Robusta.  Arabica trees have long been recognized for producing superior coffee beans. They grow almost exclusively at higher altitudes, and are cultivated with more care than Robusta trees.  Arabica coffee “cherries” are handpicked so that only the perfectly ripe ones are processed.  All Mai Thai Coffee varieties come from Arabica coffee trees. These premium beans are what give our coffees their distinct and complex flavors.