100% arabica coffees are primarily valued for their complex flavor, mildness, and high-quality beans. It's undeniable that arabica beans are of significantly better quality than robusta, which is often added to coffee blends, significantly influencing their flavor. What should you know about coffees made entirely from a single species of beans? How do you choose the best coffee?
Table of Contents:
How is it different from robusta?
Flavor and aroma complexity
How to choose the right product?
Characteristics
Why are 100% arabica coffees more valued than those with robusta?
100% arabica coffees need to be sought carefully on the market, as many producers of coffees commonly found on store shelves do not specify the type of beans in their product. If you're choosing coffee based on its low price, you're likely dealing with robusta beans or blends of various types of beans. A product made entirely from arabica will typically be more expensive, as it is of higher quality. In our roastery's offerings, you'll find only specialty and fine-quality arabica coffee beans. All our coffees are carefully selected and grown under the right conditions, ensuring their top quality. Feel free to contact us if you want to learn more about our coffees – we’ll be happy to answer any of your questions!
Differences between types of beans
Simply stating that arabica is of higher quality than robusta is somewhat general. These beans differ in many aspects, including physical appearance, flavor, aroma, and the properties of the brewed coffee. Arabica beans are typically larger, flatter, and elongated in shape. In contrast, robusta is smaller, rounder, and more convex. A key difference between these coffee types is the caffeine content. Robusta is more stimulating, containing about 50% more caffeine than arabica. Differences also extend to the growing conditions of arabica and robusta plants. Robusta is less prone to disease and requires less maintenance. It's grown at much lower altitudes than arabica, which is often cultivated at elevations exceeding 2000 meters above sea level. These altitude and growing condition differences affect the taste and properties of the beans and, therefore, the resulting brewed coffee.
Flavor and aroma complexity
For some coffee enthusiasts, the most important differences between bean types are their stimulating effects, determining how many cups you can safely enjoy in a day. Flavor and aroma also play a significant role. On this front, arabica is unbeatable, as you can enjoy it multiple times a day without issue. Moreover, coffee brewed from these beans is always aromatic and has a complex flavor, often with a pleasant, delicate acidity. Depending on the type, origin, processing method, and roasting style, arabica beans can exhibit diverse flavor profiles. These can include sweet, nutty, chocolatey, floral, or fruity notes. Browsing through the products available in our store, you can easily find coffee that suits your taste preferences. In addition to high-quality coffee, we also offer accessories that can help you brew the best cup, such as filters, moka pots, and coffee machines. If you enjoy coffee with extras, try our Bacanha syrups or plant-based drinks like oat, soy, coconut, almond, rice, or tiger nut drinks.
How to choose the best 100% arabica coffee?
The best 100% arabica coffee is not only a product with an excellent composition but also with a verified origin. While these beans can be found in many places, if you want truly high-quality coffee, it's worth opting for specialty coffee. This category represents a tiny percentage of all coffees available on the market. Only beans that score at least 85 points in tests conducted by professional Q-Graders can earn the “specialty” label. These experts evaluate the coffee for physical defects, flavor complexity, and aroma. Only coffee grown at high altitudes, using traditional methods, including handpicking, can achieve high marks.
What are the characteristics of freshly roasted specialty beans?
In our roastery's offerings, you'll only find freshly roasted coffee, as we aim for the ordered product to reach each customer no later than seven days after roasting. This ensures the product’s freshness and maximum aroma. Specialty coffee has a complex flavor, offering much more than just bitterness, which is often the case with many lower-end coffees. Specialty-grade quality means preserving the natural flavor of the beans, with noticeable notes of fruits, nuts, or chocolate. Moreover, in our assortment, you'll find coffee beans from various regions of the world, allowing you to experience different facets of high-quality coffee. We also offer various roasting methods: light, medium, or dark.
Specialty coffee is undoubtedly the best type of coffee you can choose for yourself. Try our roastery's coffees, which will impress you with their quality, flavor, and aroma, and you're sure to come back for more!
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