Are you a coffee lover? If yes, chances are that, you are already a fan of gourmet coffee. With a rich and unique taste, and unmatched flavor and aroma, this variety of coffee is rapidly rising in the list of ‘must-have beverages' of many people, from all over the world. There are several alternative varieties of gourmet coffee available in the markets as well, so that you can select the one that would, literally, suit your tastes. Over here, we would be listing some of the most popular varieties of gourmet coffee:

• Jamaican Blue Mountain Gourmet Coffee – As the name itself suggests, this variety of coffee originates from Jamaica. The beans, which are larger than average in size than most other gourmet coffee varieties, get their flavor from the typically cool and misty climatic conditions and soil characteristics of the place. The Jamaican Blue beans are grown over a span of ten months, and are considered to be ideal for those who prefer to have a rich java blend in the beverage. After all, even James Bond (in one of his movies) had sworn about the excellence of this gourmet coffee!
• Arabica Gourmet Coffee – Grown at elevated locations (with altitudes over a thousand meters), Arabica coffee boasts of a rich and unique flavor, which contributes significantly to its enormous worldwide popularity. The variety of coffee consists of fifty per cent caffeine and, like most other gourmet coffee types, offers a truly refined aroma. While Arabica coffee is slightly costly in nature, its rich taste and blend totally justify the rather high price tag.
• Kona Gourmet Coffee – Alternatively known as the Hawaiian Kona, this is yet another type of gourmet coffee that plenty of coffee-admirers find much to their liking. The beans of this coffee are cultivated only on the well-known Big Island in Hawaii, and the local soil and climatic conditions lend a distinct flavor and aroma to them. Kona coffee is broadly classified under two heads, based on the nature of the seeds. In particular, Peaberry Kona coffee enjoys extensive popularity all across the globe. It boasts of a strong, concentrated taste, and is available only at select locations. While pure Kona coffee, once again, bears a rather high price tag, lovers of the beverage can opt for more reasonably priced versions of this coffee, which are readily available.
• Robusta Gourmet Coffee – For an ideal mix of fine taste and affordable prices, Robusta is probably the ideal variety of gourmet coffee. Lovers of strong coffee uniformly appreciate the rich texture and the aftertaste that this variety has to offer. The amount of caffeine contained in the beans of Robusta Coffee is higher than most of its other gourmet coffee counterparts. It also serves as a popular choice for making instant coffee.
• Kopi Luwak Gourmet Coffee– Those who love sweet coffee would definitely appreciate the taste of the Kopi Luwak. These gourmet coffee beans are cultivated in Indonesia, and do not possess the usual, bitter taste that most coffee varieties are generally associated with. The method by which the beans are extracted from the seeds of the plant is also pretty intriguing. Like most good things in life, Kopi Luwak beans also come at a rather steep price.

Apart from the above varieties, certain types of seasonal and flavored gourmet coffee varieties can also be opted for by buyers. Among them, the Pumpkin Spice and the French Vanilla deserve a special mention, owing to their relatively high popularity levels. Select the type of gourmet coffee that is likely to appeal to you the most. A relaxed evening, with a steaming cup of the beverage in hand, can be absolute bliss!