Arabica Coffee VS Robusta coffee - Part 1
Comparison between Robusta coffee and Arabica coffee which is better, instructions on how to distinguish the beans, the difference in caffeine content inside the powder, what is the standard neutral mixing ratio, how much to sell, where to buy … All will be revealed 100% in this article.
1 Compare and distinguish the difference between Robusta coffee and Arabica coffee, which is better?
Referring to "delicious", it is difficult to evaluate and compare these two types of coffee. Because "delicious" or not depends on the taste of consumers. But when it comes to deliciousness, people often think of 3 basic criteria:
1.1 Comparison between Arabica and Robusta beans in terms of taste value
Arabica coffee has a caffeine content of only 1-2% in the bean. Should give a mild bitter taste, gentle aroma and sour, sweet after taste. As for Robusta beans, due to its higher caffeine content than Arabica, accounting for 2-3%. So the taste is a bit more bitter.
⇒ Therefore, according to experts, Arabica coffee will give a better, more diverse, and more interesting taste than Robusta. However, for Vietnam, 90% is grown Robusta, the taste of Arabica beans is still quite new. Vietnamese people still like the bitter taste of Robusta.
1.2 Comparison between Arabica and Robusta coffee in terms of roasting and blending techniques
In terms of roasting technique, the comparative difference lies in the roasting temperature, the color of Robusta coffee beans will always be darker than Arabica.
About mixing, so that the coffee has a bitter taste like Chocolate. Again, sour, sweet, diverse in taste. People often mix both Robusta and Arabica coffee in certain proportions to neutralize the after taste.
That's why, coffee is neutrally roasted and mixed according to a certain formula and ratio. At the end of this article, Helena will reveal the percentage of mixing % Robusta, Arabica to produce a variety of flavors, suitable for business or drinking at home. Read carefully!
1.3 Comparison of prices
In terms of market price, Robusta coffee beans are only half the price of Arabica coffee beans. Due to the low production of Arabica beans in Vietnam. And because of its popularity in foreign markets, the selling price will be more different than that of Robusta.
In short, to compare and distinguish between Robusta and Arabica coffee, which is better, it is difficult to choose. Because each coffee line has its own unique flavor. Therefore, taking advantage of the advantages and mixing them together will give a delicious and diverse flavor.
