After customers buy a coffee machine, the most frequently asked question is how coffee beans used in the machine. To know the answer to this question, we must first understand the types of coffee beans.
There are more than 100 types of coffee in the world, and the two most popular are Arabica and Robusta/Canephora. The two types of coffee differ greatly in taste, composition and growing conditions.
Arabica: Expensive, smooth, low caffeine.
The average Arabica bean costs twice as much as Robusta beans. In terms of ingredients, Arabica has a low caffeine content (0.9-1.2%), 60% more fat than Robusta, and twice as much sugar, so the overall taste of Arabica is sweet, soft, and sour like a plum fruit.
In addition, the chlorogenic acid of Arabica is lower (5.5-8%), and chlorogenic acid can be antioxidant, but also an important component of resistance to pests, so Arabica is more susceptible to pests, but also susceptible to climate, generally planted at higher altitudes, fruit less and slower. The fruit is oval in shape. (Organic coffee beans)
At present, the largest plantation of Arabica is Brazil, and Colombia only produces Arabica coffee.
Robusta: cheap, bitter taste, high caffeine
In contrast, Robusta with a high caffeine content (1.6-2.4%), low fat and sugar content has a bitter and strong taste, and some even say that it has a rubber taste.
Robusta has a high chlorogenic acid content (7-10%), is not susceptible to pests and climate, is generally planted at a lower altitude, and bears more and faster fruit. The fruit is round.
Currently Robusta’s largest plantations are in Vietnam, with production also occurring in Africa and India.
Because of its cheap price, Robusta is often used to make coffee powder to reduce costs. Most of the cheap instant coffee on the market is Robusta, but the price does not equal the quality. Good-quality Robusta coffee beans are often used Good at making espressos, because her cream is richer. Good-quality Robusta tastes even better than poor-quality Arabica beans.
Therefore, the choice between the two coffee beans mainly depends on personal preference. Some people may think that the aroma of Arabica is too strong, while others like the mellow bitterness of Robusta. The only caveat we have is to pay special attention to the caffeine content if you are sensitive to caffeine, Robusta has twice as much caffeine as Arabica.
Of course, these two varieties of coffee are not the only ones. You can also try Java , Geisha, and other varieties to add new flavors to your coffee experience.
There will also be customers who often ask whether it is better to choose coffee beans or coffee powder. Removing the personal factor of equipment and time aside, of course coffee bean. The aroma of coffee comes from the roasted fat, which is sealed in the pores of the coffee beans. After grinding, the aroma and fat begin to volatilize, and the flavor of the brewed coffee is naturally greatly reduced. So when you are faced with the choice of whether to an instant coffee machine or a freshly ground coffee machine, If only the taste is considered, of course you should choose a freshly ground coffee machine.
Post time: Jul-13-2023
