THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ARABICA AND ROBUSTA COFFEE
To help you make informed choices when it comes to coffee, here is a brief overview of these two most widely grown botanicals in the world.
THE arabica coffee is generally the most appreciated by connoisseurs who love its finesse, quality and multiple flavors. Its cultivation represents 70% of the world's coffee production. Its higher price than that of robusta can be explained in particular by the conditions necessary for its cultivation. It flourishes at altitude and in a specific temperate and humid climate. In addition, it is more vulnerable to diseases and insects.
The five largest Arabica coffee producing countries are Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Ethiopia and Guatemala.
THE robusta coffee takes its name from the sturdiness of its tree, but also from its taste. The robusta type coffee tree is grown at lower altitudes than the arabica. He fears neither the heat nor the sun. It grows quickly and resists diseases and insects more easily. The flavors of this coffee are less subtle, more bitter and more full-bodied. Robusta is also higher in caffeine than Arabica.
The five largest robusta coffee producing countries are Indonesia, Brazil, Uganda, Ivory Coast and Vietnam.
A happy mix
Many consumers opt for a blend (in different proportions) of Arabica and Robusta, which combines the strengths of one and the subtleties of the other. It's all a matter of taste. Experiment and ask us for advice to find what works for you.
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ARABICA -Fruity -Aromatic -Acidulous -Lower in caffeine |
ROBUSTA – Cocoa flavor - Corsica - Bitter – Higher in caffeine – Longer in the mouth |