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What is the difference between Arabica and Robusta?
The taste of each variety is unique: it depends on the places and conditions in which the coffee was grown and formed. However, the basis for the uniqueness of the taste of Robusta and Arabica is, of course, the properties and composition of coffee beans. So what is the difference between Arabica and Robusta? Let's find it out in this article.
What is the difference between Arabica and Robusta?
That's amazing! In our blog, we managed to tell so much about Vietnamese coffee, but completely forgot about the basics and knowledge of what each coffee variety is.
Arabica and Robusta are grown in many regions of Vietnam. The taste of each variety is unique: it depends on the places and conditions in which the coffee was grown and formed. However, the basis for the uniqueness of the taste of Robusta and Arabica is, of course, the properties and composition of coffee beans. So what is the difference between Arabica and Robusta? Let's find it out in this article.
Arabica and Robusta are grown in many regions of Vietnam. The taste of each variety is unique: it depends on the places and conditions in which the coffee was grown and formed. However, the basis for the uniqueness of the taste of Robusta and Arabica is, of course, the properties and composition of coffee beans. So what is the difference between Arabica and Robusta? Let's find it out in this article.
Coffee bean shape
Arabica and Robusta are related varieties of coffee. Moreover, Arabica appeared after crossing Robusta and Eugenioidis - an extremely rare type of coffee growing on small shrubs.
Arabica appeared thanks to Robusta, so the coffee beans of these varieties are externally similar. However, the main difference is as follows: robusta grain is roundish in shape, Arabica grain has an elongated shape.
Arabica appeared thanks to Robusta, so the coffee beans of these varieties are externally similar. However, the main difference is as follows: robusta grain is roundish in shape, Arabica grain has an elongated shape.
Where and how do Arabica and Robusta grow
Growing conditions depend on location and variety. The World Coffee Research Arabica catalogue describes varieties with different adaptation, including ones suited to lower elevations.
World Coffee Research’s Robusta catalogue describes wild Coffea canephora in habitats from 50 to 1,500 metres above sea level.
For a Vietnamese coffee comparison, ask for the actual origin, variety or blend, processing and roast information. Use our guide to Vietnam’s coffee regions to frame origin questions, then compare samples in the brewing method you intend to use.
World Coffee Research’s Robusta catalogue describes wild Coffea canephora in habitats from 50 to 1,500 metres above sea level.
For a Vietnamese coffee comparison, ask for the actual origin, variety or blend, processing and roast information. Use our guide to Vietnam’s coffee regions to frame origin questions, then compare samples in the brewing method you intend to use.
Chemical composition of coffee beans
Arabica and Robusta differ in their chemical profiles. ICO’s Coffee Development Report 2020 describes Robusta as having more caffeine than Arabica. That is a useful general comparison of coffee types; the caffeine amount in a finished drink also depends on the product and serving prepared.
For caffeine, ask for the amount in a stated serving of the actual product. The FDA’s caffeine information explains that caffeine amounts and container sizes vary and suggests contacting the manufacturer with product questions.
For a café trial, record the product reference, coffee dose, preparation and finished serving size. When a supplier provides a caffeine figure, check its units and whether it describes the dry product or a prepared serving.
For caffeine, ask for the amount in a stated serving of the actual product. The FDA’s caffeine information explains that caffeine amounts and container sizes vary and suggests contacting the manufacturer with product questions.
For a café trial, record the product reference, coffee dose, preparation and finished serving size. When a supplier provides a caffeine figure, check its units and whether it describes the dry product or a prepared serving.
16.11.2021