Arabika dan Robusta – Coffee is very popular with people around the world. Lots of coffee varieties are spread all over the world. However, not only a delight to be noticed, but also contains a lot of savors. So, no wonder there are many people drinking coffee routinely. But don’t just enjoy the coffee but also know about the types and characteristics of coffee. So, there are 2 types of coffee that are very popular and have many fans, known as Arabica and Robusta coffee. These both have different enjoyment and characteristics. What is the difference between these two? Read more!
1. Shape and Texture of Coffee Beans
By appearance, the shape of arabica beans is more oval and flattened, different from robusta beans which look round and solid. There are also differences in the lines of coffee beans. If Robusta coffee beans are winding, arabica coffee beans tend to be straight. Then, for the texture, arabica coffee beans are smoother than robusta coffee beans. And this also makes both musts through the different roasting methods.
2. Sugar level
Coffee beans also contain sugar lever. These levels are different for every coffee type. Arabica coffee has a sugar level of around 6-9% of the total compounds contained inside it, while robusta coffee contains approximately 3-7%. This percentage is also necessary to notice specifically for you, that is currently undergoing a diet program or managing daily sugar intake.
3. Flavor and coffee aroma
Robusta coffee has a scent and a strong taste than arabica. Robusta coffee has a neutral flavor that is suitable for modification. Arabica coffee also contains sugar levels which is quite a lot. So, therefore arabica coffee is easier to enjoy for many peoples. Before the roasting process, arabica coffee beans usually release a fresh aroma. After the roasting process, there is a scent that smells like fruit, flower, and beans which you can enjoy.
4. Content level of caffeine
For robusta coffee lovers, you can recognize the coffee with excess bitterness more than arabica coffee. These are due to the caffeine content contained in robusta coffee being higher by 2,2% to 2,7%. While the caffeine content in arabica coffee just only 1,1% to 1,5%.
5. Planting location
Indonesia has possible topography for these 2nd coffee types nicely. Arabica coffee beans usually grow at areas with altitudes between 700 to 1.700 feet above sea level where the air temperature is usually around 16-20°C.
Different from the arabica planting location, robusta coffee beans are usually only able to grow on lower ground under 700 feet above sea level, and only able to bear fruit in warmer temperatures.
6. Type of serving
Because arabica coffee has a strong taste and is sweet without additional sugar, this coffee is more suitable as an origin single coffee so coffee lovers can feel the original taste of arabica coffee. While robusta coffee has more of a bitter taste, so it fits better for use as a mixture espresso. This serving type is suitable for people who don’t like coffee. Because later, it will be added with milk and cream.
7. Price of arabica and robusta coffee
Arabica coffee has a sale value that is entirely higher than robusta coffee. This is because arabica coffee planting tends to take longer to ripen. Usually needs time approximately 1 year.
Arabica coffee beans need more treatment, the beans must be grown at a temperature of 14-24°C. Besides, if the coffee beans don’t get good treatment, arabica coffee beans leaf can rust quickly. Leaf rust disease can damage plants and the arabica coffee taste.
Meanwhile, robusta coffee beans are easier to find for being in the lowland. Robusta is also easy to grow, process quickly, and more resistant to leaf rust disease. So it’s not difficult and takes a long time for production.
The planting method difference causes a difference in the taste of arabica and robusta.
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