Which Coffee Suits You? Take the 30-Second Coffee Quiz
Which coffee suits you? Answer 5 quick questions about how you brew, the taste you like, milk, time and caffeine, and get the coffee type that matches you, with a product and a brewing guide. It takes about 30 seconds and you do not need to sign up.
How the coffee quiz works
Each answer adds points to different coffee types. Your brewing method counts most, then the taste you like, then milk and time. If you choose no caffeine, the quiz suggests a caffeine-free alternative. The result is a starting point, not a rule: taste a few and keep what you enjoy.
Your coffee result explained: 10 types of coffee
The quiz can match you with one of ten coffee types. Here is what each one tastes like, who it suits and how to enjoy it.
1. Ethiopian coffee
The most floral and fruity of the classic origins, with notes of berries, citrus and jasmine and a bright acidity. It suits people who drink coffee black and enjoy tasting the beans. Brew it as filter or V60. Read the Ethiopian coffee guide or see Ethiopia Coffee Beans.
2. Colombian coffee
Balanced and sweet, with medium acidity and caramel or red fruit notes. It is a safe choice for beginners and works as both filter coffee and espresso. Compare it in Colombian vs Brazilian coffee.
3. Brazilian coffee
Smooth, nutty and chocolatey, with low acidity and a fuller body. It is ideal if you find other coffees too sour, and it is excellent in lattes and cappuccinos. See Brazil Coffee Beans.
4. Espresso and milk drinks
A short, strong shot with crema, and the base of cappuccino, latte and flat white. A medium-dark roast gives a rich, sweet shot that stands up to milk. Learn more in our espresso guide.
5. Turkish coffee
Extra-fine coffee brewed slowly in a cezve and served with its foam and grounds. It suits people who like a thick, strong cup and a slow ritual. Follow our Turkish coffee recipe.
6. Arabic coffee (gahwa)
A light, golden roast brewed with cardamom, and sometimes saffron, in a dallah, then served in small cups with dates. It is the coffee of Gulf hospitality. Read the Arabic coffee guide.
7. Drip coffee bags
Ready-to-brew filter coffee in a single-cup bag that hangs on your cup. It is perfect for the office or travel when you want real filter coffee without equipment. See our drip coffee guide.
8. Instant cappuccino, no added sugar
A creamy café-style cup in under a minute, sweetened with stevia instead of sugar. It suits busy mornings and people cutting down on sugar. Read about sugar-free cappuccino.
9. Freeze-dried instant coffee
A quick, clean black coffee that dissolves in seconds, and a handy base for iced coffee and milk drinks. Try it in our iced latte recipe.
10. Date seed coffee (caffeine-free)
A warm, coffee-like drink made from roasted date seeds, with no caffeine. It suits the evening, or anyone avoiding caffeine. Read how to make date seed coffee.
Coffee types at a glance
| Coffee | Typical taste | Best brewed as |
|---|---|---|
| Ethiopian | Floral, fruity, bright | Filter, V60 |
| Colombian | Balanced, sweet, caramel | Filter or espresso |
| Brazilian | Nutty, chocolatey, low acidity | Espresso, with milk |
| Turkish | Thick, strong, with foam | Cezve |
| Arabic coffee | Light roast with cardamom | Dallah |
| Drip bags | Clean filter cup | Hanging on your cup |
Arabica vs Robusta: the two main coffee beans
| Arabica | Robusta | |
|---|---|---|
| Taste | Sweeter and more aromatic, with more acidity | Stronger and more bitter, with earthy notes |
| Caffeine | Lower | Higher |
| Where it is common | Specialty coffee and most whole-bean coffee | Many instant coffees and some espresso blends |
| Lucarise beans | All our whole beans are 100% Arabica | — |
Coffee roast levels: light, medium and dark
| Roast | Taste | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Light | Bright, fruity, tea-like; more of the origin flavour | Filter, V60, Arabic coffee (gahwa) |
| Medium | Balanced sweetness, acidity and body | Almost every method; a great all-rounder |
| Dark | Bold, bitter-sweet, smoky; less acidity | Espresso, Turkish coffee, milk drinks |
Our beans are medium roasted at our roastery in Sohar, Oman, so they work for filter, espresso and moka pot coffee.
How to choose coffee by brewing method
| Your method | Grind | What to choose |
|---|---|---|
| V60 / pour-over | Medium-fine | Ethiopian or Colombian beans |
| Espresso machine | Fine | Espresso ground coffee or Brazilian beans |
| Moka pot | Fine to medium-fine | Brazilian or Colombian beans |
| French press | Coarse | Any whole bean, ground coarse |
| Cezve | Extra fine, like flour | Turkish ground coffee |
| Dallah | Medium | Arabic ground coffee with cardamom |
| No equipment | — | Drip bags or instant coffee |
Want exact amounts? Use our coffee to water ratio calculator, or see all our free tools.
New to coffee words like crema, body or acidity? Our coffee glossary explains 62 terms in plain English.
Run a café, restaurant or shop?
Lucarise makes café drinks in business packs in our own factory in Oman: 1 kg café bags, 100-sachet hotel boxes and distributor cartons. Prices on request.
Coffee quiz: frequently asked questions
How do I know which coffee I like?
Start with how you brew and the taste you enjoy. Fruity and floral points to Ethiopian coffee, balanced and sweet to Colombian, nutty and chocolatey to Brazilian, and spiced to Arabic coffee.
What are the main types of coffee?
By bean, Arabica and Robusta. By origin, popular choices include Ethiopian, Colombian and Brazilian. By drink, the most common are espresso, cappuccino, latte, Turkish coffee, Arabic coffee and filter coffee.
Which coffee is best for beginners?
A medium roast with a balanced taste, such as Colombian or Brazilian coffee, is easy to enjoy black or with milk.
Which coffee is best with milk?
Espresso or a medium-dark roast stands up well to milk in a latte or cappuccino. For a quick cup, an instant cappuccino works too.
Which coffee is the least bitter?
A light or medium roast Arabica, such as Colombian or Ethiopian coffee brewed as filter, is usually the least bitter.
Is there coffee without caffeine?
Date seed coffee is a caffeine-free, coffee-like drink made from roasted date seeds.
Do I need to sign up to take the quiz?
No. The quiz is free, takes about 30 seconds and does not ask for any personal details.
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