Natural Robusta Coffee Beans, For Making Cake, Making Chocolate, Color : Brown

Robusta, however, has a stronger, harsher taste, with a grain-like overtone and peanutty aftertaste. They contain twice as much caffeine as Arabica beans, and they are generally considered to be of inferior quality compared to Arabica

When you see comparisons of Robusta vs. Arabica coffee online, the main point often highlighted is the difference in caffeine content.

With Coffee Robusta, you’ll receive a bean that can be up to 2.7% caffeine in volume. That is about double of what the average Arabica bean provides.

It is the higher caffeine content which makes the Robusta plant such a survivor. The added caffeine creates the extra bitterness that you find with this bean, which causes most pests to leave it alone. There are antimicrobial properties found with the bean as well, which reduces the impact of disease on the plant.

The Coffee Robusta plant is remarkably hardy. It is resilient against disease and pests, enjoys hot temperatures, and can even handle full sunshine. The only thing it asks for in return is a lot of water.With Robusta, a hydrated coffee plant is a happy one.Unlike Arabica coffee, the Robusta plant prefers to grow at lower altitudes. It does best when it can stay below 600 meters, or about 2,000 feet.