Are Arabica coffee beans black coffee beans specialize in Arabica?

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At present, there are more than 100 kinds of coffee in the world, of which two of the most common are Arabica and Robusta/Canephora. These two kinds of coffee are very different in taste, composition and growing conditions. We will compare the differences between them below.

Arabica: expensive, supple taste, low caffeine

Coffee advertisements often emphasize that they use 100% Arabica coffee. Yes, in terms of price alone, Arabica is indeed more advanced, the average price of Arabica coffee beans is twice that of Robusta.

In terms of composition, Arabica has low caffeine (0.9-1.2%), 60% more fat and twice as much sugar, so taken together, Arabica tastes sweet and soft, with a plum-like sour taste.

In addition, Arabica has lower chlorogenic acid (5.5-8%), and chlorogenic acid is not only antioxidant, but also an important component of resistance to pests, so Arabica is more vulnerable to insects and climate, generally planted at higher elevations, bearing less fruit and slower. The fruit is oval.

At present, Brazil is the largest grower of Arabica, while Colombia produces only Arabica coffee.

The flavor of coffee

Before we get to the point, let's get to know a few proper terms to describe the flavor of coffee:

Acidity (acidity): the stimulation felt at the edge of the tongue when drinking coffee. Unlike the acid of lemon, coffee is a refreshing, refreshing feeling that boosts the taste, sometimes called brightness. Acidity is a very important characteristic of coffee, coffee without acidity will be very insipid.

Aroma: the aroma of brewed coffee is more varied than that felt by the tongue. The adjectives commonly used to describe the aroma of coffee are fruit-like, earthy, smoky, flowery, berries, nuts and so on.

Body: the taste of coffee in the mouth, from light as water or skim milk to thick as milk or cream, syrup.

Aftertaste: similar to the concept of wine tasting, refers to the taste that remains in the mouth after drinking coffee. Some coffee has the aftertaste of cocoa or chocolate, while others have fruit, berries, nuts and so on.

Balance (balance): this is an assessment of the overall taste of coffee. Good beans have a balanced, layered, and soft aroma, while bad beans usually show a single flavor.

In addition to the above proper nouns, there are several common adjectives that describe high-quality coffee:

Mellow: coffee with low to medium acidity and good balance.

Mild (mild): indicates that coffee has a harmonious, delicate flavor, usually refers to high-altitude South American coffee.

Soft: low-acidity, slightly sweet coffee, usually Indonesian coffee.

Caffeine in coffee increases the amount of adrenaline in the blood. Epinephrine is a hormone secreted when avoiding fear or danger, which can enhance cardiopulmonary function, increase concentration, stimulate nervous system conduction, enhance muscle strength and muscle endurance, and reduce muscle soreness. A 2005 study in the Nordic Journal of Sports Medicine found that drinking a cup of fresh coffee an hour before exercise can improve physical performance by 11-12%.

Help you lose weight and maintain your figure

Coffee is rich in magnesium and potassium, which can help the body's insulin action and increase blood sugar levels. If the blood sugar level is high, the brain will not feel hungry, which in turn suppresses diet. And a cup of 100 grams of black coffee has only 2.5 calories, which will not increase the burden on the body at all.

In addition, coffee can also help the body increase metabolic rate, burn fat, diuresis to edema. Drinking a cup of black coffee half an hour to an hour after lunch is good for digestion and fat decomposition.