Coffee is more than just a drink: It’s a culture, an economy, an art, a science — and a passion. The two most commonly grown coffee bean types are Arabica and Robusta. Coffee plants are now cultivated in over 70 countries, primarily in the equatorial regions of the Americas, Southeast Asia, the Indian subcontinent, and Africa.
The two varieties differ in taste, growing conditions, price.
Arabica
beans tend to have a sweeter, softer taste, with tones of sugar, fruit,
and berries. Their acidity is higher, with that winey taste that
characterizes coffee with excellent acidity.
Robusta, however, has a stronger, harsher
taste, with a grain-like overtone and peanutty aftertaste. They contain
twice as much caffeine as Arabica beans, and they are generally
considered to be of inferior quality compared to Arabica. Some robustas,
however, are of high quality and valued especially in espressos for
their deep flavor and good crema.
