Did you know that there are over 25 different types of coffee? But in our reality we only need to be concerned with the 2 that are most popular, Arabica and Robusta. Have you ever wondered what the difference is between these two? Why does it matter if something is 100% Arabica? Does that make it better?
Many coffee drinkers already know the answer to this question, but just in case you were wondering…yes, Arabica gets much more respect than Robusta for the most part. In the land of American coffee snobbery, anything less that 100% Arabica isn’t even a cup of coffee. (The French and Italians often prefer a combination blend.)
Arabica makes up for 75-80% of all coffee produced in the world even though it’s much more difficult to grow than Robusta. Therefore, this results in a higher price for the consumer. It takes about 4-5 years for an Arabica tree to first produce a crop, while Robusta only takes around 2-3 years.
One of the interesting ‘perks’ to Robusta is its surpassing amount of caffeine in comparison to its delicate rival. For this reason, Robusta is often used in espresso, not only because of it’s speedy effects, but also because it produces a sufficiently better amount of crema on top of a brewed espresso. Mostly used for instant coffees and espressos, Robusta has its place in the world, but for a truly great cup of coffee with a full bodied taste, definitely grab the Arabica beans and get to grinding.
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