What are the difference between Arabica Coffee and Robusta Coffee Beans?

In this article I will explain most of the differences that there is between these two Coffee types.

And with the help of it you can choose the best for you to use.

Arabica Coffee and Robusta Coffee is the most commercially used Coffee all around the world.

So, What do you think makes them special among all the other Coffee types?
With the help of this article you will get most of your questions answered. Now Let me list the different topics we are going to cover about the differences among these Coffee types.

  • ·       Growing Habitat
  • ·       Shape of the Bean
  • ·       Caffeine Level
  • ·       Flavor and Taste
  • ·       Acidity
  • ·       Price

Growing Habitat

The plants of these two Coffee types grow in different altitudes levels.
Arabica Coffee plants grow in higher altitude level of 3000 ft to 6000 ft.
Robusta Coffee Plants grow in lower altitude level of 1000 ft to 3000 ft.

Shape Of The Bean

The Beans of these two Coffee type are different too and you can differentiate just by looking at them.
Arabica Coffee Beans are longer, flat and elongated in shape.
Robusta Coffee Beans are shorter and have rounder shape.



Caffeine Level

They have different level of caffeine available in them.
Arabica Coffee Beans have lower amount of caffeine in them which is about 1%.
Robusta Coffee Beans have higher level of caffeine which is about 3%.

Flavor And Taste

The difference in the flavor and taste of their taste is also quite notable.
Arabica Coffee Beans tend to have more refined, smooth and sweet taste.
Robusta Coffee beans have harsher, strong and bitter taste.

Acidity

There is also a huge difference in the acidity among these two.
Arabica Coffee Beans have higher level of acidity.
Robusta Coffee Beans have lower level of acidity.

Price

The price of these two types of Coffee Beans are also different in the market.
Arabica Coffee Beans are more expensive than Robusta Coffee beans.
Robusta Coffee Beans are cheaper than Arabica Coffee Beans.

SUMMARY



So, These above mentioned are the differences among Arabica Coffee Beans and Robusta Coffee Beans.
I hope this article helped you know about them.

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