Rich, aromatic and delicious are some simple words that describe a warm cup of joe, which is a lot more than just a beverage. While there are more than 100 coffee variants around the world, the two most cherished coffee variants that have turned out to be a rage for coffee aficionados are Arabica and Robusta. But what makes these two exotic coffee variants so different? Let’s find out…
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Origin
There’s a major difference in the cultivation of these coffee varieties. On one hand Arabica coffee is cultivated in tropical regions whereas Robusta is the most widely cultivated variety of coffee so much so that most instant coffees are Robusta. The Arabica coffee plant produces fragile fruits, which are prone to bugs. On the other hand, Robusta coffee produces hard fruits which are not affected by bugs.
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Caffeine
Robusta bean has 2.7% caffeine content which has a bitter taste, this is double the amount of caffeine in Arabica which is around 1.5%. This is the reason why Robusta is widely used as a ready-to-drink coffee which gives an instant boost of energy. Whereas Arabica has a subtle punch of flavour and aroma, which gives a rich taste to the blend and is less bitter.
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Taste and flavour
One of the distinctive features that makes every coffee type different is the taste and flavour. Robusta has a slight rubbery, earthy and burnt flavour whereas Arabica has a more aromatic touch and subtle in terms of flavour as well as taste.
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Sugar content
Arabica coffee contains around 60% more lipids, which is twice the concentration of sugar than Robusta. This is one of the major reasons why the taste of Arabica coffee is slightly sweeter than Robusta.
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Antioxidants
Coffee is naturally rich in antioxidants also known as chlorogenic acids, which help in keeping pests and bugs at bay that often influence the taste. Robusta coffee contains higher levels of these acids as compared to Arabica.
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