Arabica vs Robusta. Robusta taste is more bitter than Arabica due to its high concentrations of caffeine. Arabica contains about 60% more lipids and almost twice the concentration of sugars than Robusta. Green beans of Robusta are about half the price of Arabica beans. Robusta is less sensitive to insects and plagues than Arabica. Robusta yields more caffeine concentrations which acts as a chemical defense against bugs.
Most coffee from Latin America is Arabica variety. Coffee from Latin America is widely consumed in big cities such as New York City.
Coffea canephora, commonly known as robusta coffee, is a species of coffee that has its origins in central and western sub-Saharan Africa. It is a species of flowering plant in the family Rubiaceae.
Coffee arabica, also known as the Arabian coffee, “coffee shrub of Arabia”, “mountain coffee” or “arabica coffee”, is a species of Coffee. It is believed to be the first species of coffee to be cultivated, and is the dominant cultivar, representing about 60% of global production.
Arabica vs Robusta is a matter of choice and availability at your location. Let me know which one you prefer in the comments section below. Remember to get your favorite coffee accessories featuring cool coffee mugs, T-Shirts, re-usable tote bags and more.
