What are the differences between Arabica and Robusta coffee varieties

The most common kinds of coffee we have on the market are two.

Arabica & Robusta

The two of them are actually two species of trees, that is, coffee trees.

Let's take a look at the difference between these two kinds of coffee.

Arabica (Coffea Arabica)

Robusta (Coffea Robusta)

Planting conditions

Higher altitude (600 to 2000 m above sea level)

Poor resistance to diseases and insect pests and easy to be damaged

The growth is slow and the yield is low.

Low altitude (200 to 800 m above sea level)

Strong resistance to diseases and insect pests, not easy to suffer

Fast growth and high yield

Flavor and characteristics

A changeable and broad potential flavor

Raw beans: grass-like fragrance

Medium and shallow baking: fruity aroma

Deep baking: caramel sweetness

They have their own characteristics according to the area of origin, altitude and climate.

The flavor is ordinary, dull and pungent.

Raw beans: the smell of raw peanuts

Medium and shallow baking: Mai Tsai tea

Deep baking: smell of rubber tires

It is difficult to show a delicate flavor.

Market price and use

The most expensive and best coffee beans in the world are Arabica coffee.

Commonly used in the production of instant and canned coffee. A small number of better quality Robusta coffees are also used in blended espresso (mixed with Arabica coffee).

Caffeine

Robusta has about twice as much caffeine as Arabica.

Comparing the differences between them, we probably know why stores always emphasize that they use 100% Arabica coffee beans.

However, to emphasize that "Arabica coffee" is not the same as "good coffee", "Robusta" is not absolutely cheap coffee!

Why

At present, Arabica coffee accounts for 75% of the world coffee production, and the quality of Arabica coffee varies widely, of which only 10% of Arabica coffee quality can be classified as boutique coffee (Specialty Coffee). In recent years, a few countries (such as India) have also made efforts to improve the quality of Robusta coffee, planting them in high altitude areas, giving them the most careful care, and fine washing treatment. as a result, the quality of the Robusta coffee beans is also very excellent! Top Robusta beans are not cheap either, so get rid of the old impression that Robusta is cheap beans! The quality of coffee beans can no longer be judged by the rude way of "is it Arabica beans?" In addition,

The key to choosing what kind of coffee beans is what kind of taste you want and how to drink it. If you choose brewing type, of course, it is better to choose 100% Arabica coffee beans.

If you want to drink a cup of traditional Italian coffee Espresso, the coffee made from 100% Arabica beans will lack the personality and taste of Espresso. Therefore, usually to make a cup of pure Italian coffee Espresso, you need to mix a certain proportion and high quality robusta coffee beans on the basis of Arabica coffee beans. To increase the taste of Espresso, make it become strong, at the same time increase the bitterness, in order to make it show due sex, and the golden grease of coffee also appears more attractive.

Although the price of Arabica coffee beans is higher than the average Robusta coffee beans. However, the worldwide demand for Robusta coffee beans is increasing year by year.