Spend enough time investigating coffee culture, and you will eventually hear the terms Arabica and Robusta. Most everyday connoisseurs are familiar enough with these designations, and perhaps some of their implications—but what do these terms actually mean? Let’s examine these two broad categorizations from a few different angles. and Robusta – What are they? Coffee […]

In another post, Arabica and Robusta – A Gourmet’s Guide we discussed some of the key differences between Arabica and Robusta coffee beans. If you drink gourmet coffee, then you’ve encountered terms like 100 percent Arabica, and you know that this one species of coffee plant accounts for virtually all of the specialty roasts you enjoy. […]