Arabica Coffee
What is Arabica Coffee?
If you want a refined flavour profile, sourcing high-quality lots is essential, and Arabica is the world’s most loved coffee species. Grown at high altitudes in tropical climates across the globe, these plants mature slowly on mountain slopes. It’s this slow growth in cooler mountain air that gives the coffee cherries more time to develop complex natural sugars.
Bold Street Coffee has been an institution of the Liverpool hospitality scene since 2010 because we do things properly, including sourcing arabica coffee from local coffee producers and family-run farms.
Locations
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Bold Street, Liverpool
Bold Street Coffee,
89 Bold Street,
Liverpool, L1 4GD
Opening Hours:
Monday to Saturday: 8am – 6pm
Sunday: 9am – 5pm
In our original location, you can find Bold Street Coffee serving up signature breakfast dishes, sandwiches, and sweet treats, like doughnuts and pastries.
How to find us:
Head to St. Luke’s (locally known as the ‘Bombed-Out church’). You’ll find yourself at the bottom of Bold Street, where we’re just a couple of minutes walk up the road.
The Plaza, Liverpool
Bold Street Coffee, The Plaza,
100 Old Hall Street,
Liverpool, L3 4QJ
Opening Hours:
Monday to Friday: 7am – 6pm
Saturday and Sunday: 9am – 3pm
Fancy a full English breakfast in the heart of Liverpool’s business district? Our Plaza location brings the same quality coffee and breakfast options to professionals. We even offer a 20% discount to residents of The Plaza and Cotton Exchange!
How to find us:
Walk into The Plaza building on Old Hall Street, just a short trek from Moorfields Station.
Arabica vs Robusta: What’s the difference?
Robusta is cultivated at lower altitudes, meaning it produces a larger yield and boasts nearly double the caffeine content of Arabica coffee. With these coffees, you enjoy a heavy, syrupy body, low acidity, and earthy tasting notes that produce a thick crema.
Arabica coffee is associated with more sweetness and softer acidity. The slow maturation process yields a dense bean with nearly twice the concentration of natural sugars (and roughly 60% more lipids) as Robusta.
But the best arabica coffee can be found right here at Bold Street Coffee.
Why people love our Coffee
Arabica coffee is prized for its smooth, refined flavour and naturally balanced character. Grown at high altitudes, Arabica beans are known for their gentle acidity and complex tasting notes, which can include chocolate, caramel, fruit and floral hints. At Bold Street Coffee, we carefully source and roast our Arabica coffee to bring out its distinctive qualities, creating a rich, flavourful cup that's easy to enjoy every day.
Carefully Selected Ingredients
Quality is at the core of everything we serve at Bold Street Coffee. From trusted suppliers to thoughtfully chosen produce, every ingredient is selected for its flavour and consistency. It’s this attention to detail that ensures every dish and drink lives up to the standard our customers expect.
Service with a Personal Touch
Great coffee is only part of what makes Bold Street Coffee special. Our team brings genuine enthusiasm to every interaction, combining knowledge of our speciality blends with a friendly, approachable style. It’s this personal touch that turns a simple coffee run into a welcoming experience.
Comfort in Every Corner
There’s no better way to enjoy a coffee and a full English breakfast than in a relaxed, welcoming space. At Bold Street Coffee, our interior is designed with comfort in mind, giving you the perfect place to unwind, catch up or simply enjoy the moment over great food and coffee.
Trusted by Coffee Lovers
Our reputation is built on the people we serve. From first-time visitors to regulars, Bold Street Coffee has earned a loyal following over the years. It’s their feedback and shared experiences that reflect the quality, atmosphere and consistency we strive to deliver every day.
FAQs
Is Arabica coffee good for espresso and filter?
Arabica coffee’s high concentration of lipids means it works well across all brewing methods.
The fruit, floral, and crisp acidic notes of a lighter roast shine best through filter brewing (like a V60 or batch brew). For espresso, a carefully developed medium roast will yield a beautifully balanced shot.
What’s the best way to brew Arabica coffee at home?
It depends on what you want to bring out of the cup. If you’ve picked up a bright, fruity single-origin Arabica, brewing it through a paper filter (using a V60, Chemex, or AeroPress) is fantastic for clarity.
When you want a heavier-bodied cup with chocolate or caramel notes, dialling it in on a home espresso machine or a stovetop Moka pot will yield a denser extraction.
Does Arabica coffee have less caffeine?
Yes, it does. On average, Arabica beans contain roughly half the caffeine of Robusta beans (around 1.5% for Arabica, compared to Robusta's 2.7%).
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