The World Series Of Coffee – Arabica Vs Robusta
Across the world, more than thirty teams (types) of coffee compete to make it to the world series, also known as the big cup of coffee that wakes us up in the morning. Two teams, the Arabica beans and the Robusta beans are always on top of the pennant race, accounting for almost all of the coffee we drink everyday. Today, they’re going head to head, competing for the championship title of best coffee in the world.
First up to bat is Robusta, it’s cheaper and by far the most common type of coffee sold at grocery stores across America. The reason that it’s less expensive is that the cherries stay on the tree after they ripen, requiring less attention from the farmers. Arabica beans require constant supervision because when they ripen, they fall to the ground and spoil. The extra attention comes with a more expensive price tag. The inning ends with a score of one to nothing, in favor of Robusta.
In the second inning, Robusta scores again. They have twice as much caffeine as their competitor. Score is two nothing through two innings.
In the third inning, Robusta proves that it’s the more durable of the two and scores another run. They have a greater resistance to disease, heat, climate and weather conditions. It can be grown in lower climates and in a greater quantity. They now have a three run lead, but this game isn’t over yet.
Through the ninth, neither teams scores, but Arabica beans have their all star player coming up to bat with the bases loaded.
Arabica beans are found in most coffee shops, for one very important reason – it makes better tasting coffee. Generally, the coffee is milder and more aromatic with little bitter or sharp taste. It’s coffee that doesn’t have to be hidden with heaping spoonfuls of sugar or flooded with creamer. That’s four runs, Arabica beans wins with a walk off grand slam.
Final Note – I’ve been doing a little research comparing Arabica and Robusta coffees, I decided to have a fun with some of what I’ve learned and put them together in a World Series game for the title of best coffee in the world. Please bear with me, I’ve become a little silly today as a I battled behind the scenes technical issues.
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Strictly in taste terms, in a World Series between arabica and robusta, it would be like the 2004 or 2007 baseball World Series — the Arabica Legume (AL) team cruises to a 4-game sweep.
You had to bring up 2004 and 2007. However, I do like the AL – Arabica Legume!
Yeah, if these two were in a World Series it would be like game 4 of the ALCS in 2004.
Sorry, couldn’t resist. Really though, some interesting points you mentioned. Also, there are many companies adding some ‘washed’ robusta to their espresso blends to provide more crema. Huh.
Sorry, meant game 7
Game 4 was almost as painful as Game 7 for me, so I think you’re just trying to rub it in. LOL. Never heard of washed robusta, sounds like something that I’d want to avoid.
“Washed” means that the fruit portion was removed before it was allowed to dry. This means that the cherry doesn’t have an impact on the flavor of the final product. Funny the stuff you start to learn when you do a coffee blog hey?
I thought I knew a lot about coffee before I started this blog, but I’m learning more every day and know that I still have a lot more to learn. But I love it, I think it’s exciting to learn more about my favorite drink.