Coffee Varieties
As we grab a cup of coffee whether early in the morning at home or at a cafe before work, whether from an espresso vending machine, instant powder or a barista, coffee is something that is widely available and a thing that has been deeply embedded into any Westerner's daily lifestyle.
Despite having coffees everyday, did you know there are two varieties of coffee beans? Arabica and Robusta.
If you are not aware of this and this is the first time reading about it, why not read further and dig into this. You will definitely learn something for your next coffee beans hunt.
Arabica
Arabica beans are the higher quality beans that contains less caffeine characterised by its sweet and acidity taste. They are grown at higher altitudes above 800m, thus more expensive. Arabica beans contain about 1.5% caffeine while robusta beans can contain 2.7% caffeine.
Robusta
Robusta beans are the lower grade beans that are generally much cheaper and used in instant coffees. They are stronger in caffeine, almost doubles the caffeine content compared to Arabica beans. Robusta beans are grown at a lower altitude and the trees are essentially disease resistant. Robusta beans can be too strong for direct intake and are generally blended with Arabica beans to enhance taste.
Verdict
Now you might have learnt that the Arabica and Robusta comparison is all about quality coffee beans. In your next coffee beans shopping, have a look at the origin of the beans, by referring to the map below to get a clue of the type of the bean used. You can act as a 'nerd' by asking your barista whether they use a blend of Arabica/Robusta or higher grade Arabica. I am sure you will get some value out of it and know where to go for your next hot drink.
As we grab a cup of coffee whether early in the morning at home or at a cafe before work, whether from an espresso vending machine, instant powder or a barista, coffee is something that is widely available and a thing that has been deeply embedded into any Westerner's daily lifestyle.
Despite having coffees everyday, did you know there are two varieties of coffee beans? Arabica and Robusta.
If you are not aware of this and this is the first time reading about it, why not read further and dig into this. You will definitely learn something for your next coffee beans hunt.
Arabica
 |
| Arabica Bean |
Robusta
 |
| Robusta Bean |
Verdict
Now you might have learnt that the Arabica and Robusta comparison is all about quality coffee beans. In your next coffee beans shopping, have a look at the origin of the beans, by referring to the map below to get a clue of the type of the bean used. You can act as a 'nerd' by asking your barista whether they use a blend of Arabica/Robusta or higher grade Arabica. I am sure you will get some value out of it and know where to go for your next hot drink.
Country of Origin for Robusta/Arabica
r = robusta, a = arabica, m = both specieis
References:
Grinders Coffee 2014, What's the difference between Arabica and Robusta?, viewed 2 May 2014, <https://www.grinderscoffee.com.au/index.php?action=help&helpcatID=678&helpID=4471>.
Vittoria Coffee 2014, Arabica Vs Robusta, viewed 2 May 2014, <http://www.vittoriacoffee.com/arabica-vs-robusta.html>.
Wikipedia 2014, Carte Coffea robusta arabic.svg, viewed 2 May 2014, <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Carte_Coffea_robusta_arabic.svg>.
By: Zhutian Cai (42880815)
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