A species of coffee plant (Coffea arabica) that produces most of the world's coffee supply; known for its superior flavor and quality.
From the scientific Latin term 'Coffea arabica,' named 'arabica' because the plant originates from the Arabian Peninsula and Ethiopia. The scientific naming convention uses Latin to honor geographic origins.
Over 60% of the world's coffee comes from arabica plants, but the name is slightly misleading—the plant actually originated in Ethiopian highlands, not Arabia. Arab traders brought it to Arabia and then to the rest of the world, so they get credit in the name.
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