Peaberry, also known as caracoli, is a type of coffee bean. Normally the fruit of the coffee plant develops as two halves of a bean within a single cherry, but sometimes only one of the two seeds gets fertilised so there is nothing to flatten it. This oval or pea-shaped bean is known as Peaberry. Typically around 5% of all coffee beans harvested are affected by this defect.
Peaberry coffee beans are much smaller in size and twice as robust in flavor. Because the seed inside the cherry is much smaller, the acidity is also higher then in regular Arabica beans. In most coffee bean sorting facilities around the world, Peaberry coffee beans are separated from the larger cherries. In some cases Peaberries are bagged and sent to be roasted as specialty peaberry coffee.
Keep in mind the nature of the peaberry, it’s smaller and has a higher concentration of flavor. Expect your favorite coffees, in Peaberry form, to be a tantalizing experience.
Kenyan coffee
Known for its perfect balance and richness. Its peaberry holds true to these characteristics, yet it has even more flavor and complexity. A mighty cup indeed.
Tanzanian Peaberry
Considered the ‘tangiest’ cup of African coffee. With a ‘zing’ in its sip, this peaberry is a wonderful morning cup and a delightful after dinner drink complimented by creamy liquor.
Brazilian Peaberry
The Brazilian Peaberry is also lovely, with a cultured flavor and dark richness—the Brazilian enjoys tremendous popularity.
El Salvador Peaberry
It can be hard to find but quite enjoyable
Saving the best for last. . .
Hawaiian Kona Peaberry
Kona coffee beans are classified according to the seed type. Type I beans consist of two beans per cherry, flat on one side, oval on the other. Type II beans consist of one round bean per cherry. Further grading of these two types of beans depends on size, moisture content, purity of bean type and size. The grades of Type 1 Kona coffee are: Kona Extra fancy; Kona fancy; Kona Number 1; and, Kona Prime. The grades of Type 2 Kona coffee are: Peaberry Number 1; and Peaberry Prime. There is also a lower grade of coffee called Number 3 which can not legally be labeled as "Kona" due to the industry's standard.
