In this guide we’ll be going over the different types of coffee beans, drinks.
Two Types of Coffee Beans
There are two main types of coffee beans Arabica and Robusta.
Arabica is said to be the oldest species of plant to be cultivated for coffee where it represents close to 60% of the existing global market and is known for low acidity and a wide range of flavor options.
Robusta is the less desirable cousin to Arabica, and is known for its nutty, harsher taste. You can find this bean in most instant coffees as it is less susceptible to disease, easier to grow and cultivate, and cheaper to produce. Robusta isn’t just used in the cheap stuff though, as its stronger flavor is sometimes used in espresso / coffee blends to bring out the strength.
Coffee Roast Types
Light Roasts
Typically lighter in their color, light roasts tend to also have milder and lighter taste. This roast also tends to not have the coffee bean’s oils come through, as they haven’t been roasted a lot. Some joke this is coffee for people who don’t like coffee.
Medium Roasts
These roasts also tend to not have their oils come through, however they are a bit stronger than the light roast and it is often known to be the American roast because of how popular it is here in the United States.
Medium Dark Roasts
This is where the oils start to come through on the surface of a brew. The coffee color is a bit darker and has a much richer and often bitter-sweet flavor to it.
Dark Roasts
Dark roast coffee is very strong and very bitter. This coffee color is super dark brown, and are at times charred. These beans are typically used for espresso, and is popular with European countries such as Vienna, Italy and France.
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