Where do coffee beans originate from?

Ethiopian plateau
Coffee grown worldwide can trace its heritage back centuries to the ancient coffee forests on the Ethiopian plateau. There, legend says the goat herder Kaldi first discovered the potential of these beloved beans.

Why is it called robusta coffee?

Why is it called Robusta coffee? Robusta gets its name from its hardy nature. It is able to grow in lower altitudes and diverse climates around the world making it a more resilient and ‘robust’ species of coffee. Robusta coffee plants are also relatively resistant to pests, insects and harsh weather conditions.

Which came first robusta or Arabica?

Coffee produced from the (less acidic, more bitter, and more highly caffeinated) robusta bean (C. canephora) makes up most of the remaining coffee production. Arabica coffee originates from Ethiopia and was first cultivated in Yemen, and documented by the 12th century.

When was Robusta coffee found?

1800s
Coffea canephora, popularly known as robusta because of the hardy nature of the plant, was first discovered in the former Belgian Congo in the 1800s. It is also known to be indigenous to the tropical forests around the Lake Victoria crescent in Uganda.

Why is Arabica coffee better than robusta?

If we based in on taste alone, since antioxidants is the reason why coffee is acidic, then Arabica has more antioxidants than Robusta. Simply because Arabica is more acidic than Robusta. However, a closer look at the chemical composition of the beans, it turns out that Robusta wins over Arabica in terms of CGA content or chlorogenic acid.

Can robusta coffee taste good?

Some robusta coffee can taste good. That’s mostly gourmet coffee, grown on estates where everything is very carefully controlled so the coffee ends up just right. But aside from that, regular robusta found on supermarket shelves is pretty bad. Making coffee with just robusta beans is going to give you a very harsh cup.

What is Robusta coffee used for?

Robusta coffee is coffee made from beans of the plant Coffea canephora, a sturdy species with low acidity and high bitterness. C. canephora beans, widely known by the synonym Coffea robusta , are used primarily in instant coffee, espresso, and as a filler in ground coffee blends. Robusta has its origins in central and western sub-Saharan Africa.

How does robusta coffee taste?

Robusta coffee tastes earthy and is often said to have a bitter, rubbery/grain-like flavor, with a peanutty aftertaste. Robusta coffee beans contain more caffeine and less sugar than arabica beans, and therefore taste stronger and harsher than arabica .