Inhoudsopgave
Wat is de tegenhanger van robusta?
De Arabica koffieplant groeit op extreme hoogtes, gemiddeld op 1500 meter. De Arabica koffiebonen komen voornamelijk uit hoge gebieden, in Midden-Afrika en Azië.
Waarom 100 Arabica?
Als je voor 100% Arabica koffiebonen gaat, zul je een verfijnde en zoete smaakbeleving hebben. Hoe meer Robusta bonen je aan de Arabicabonen toevoegt, hoe sterker en bitterder je koffie zal smaken. De Robusta boon heeft een bittere smaak en zit daarom vaak in een blend. Zo krijg je een goede cremalaag.
Wat betekent 100% Arabica?
De meeste fruitige smaken in koffie komen vanuit de arabica koffieplant. Dit is waarschijnlijk de reden waarom 100% arabica koffie zo populair is. Maar heel vaak is koffie ook niet 100% arabica, en is het een mix met robusta koffie. De smaak van robusta koffie is wat bitterder.
Why is the crema thicker on robusta beans?
For some reason, Robusta beans produce a thicker crema on the espresso. Now, this is a bit odd because the way the crema is made is that the hot water pushes some hot air bubbles through the fats and sugars of the bean. Which then render into the crema on top of the espresso.
What is Robusta coffee and what is it used for?
As it turns out, Robusta has quite a few uses, and was the savior of the coffee industry over a century ago. 1. Decaf is made with Robusta beans 2. Instant coffee uses Robusta as well 3. Robusta is found in many Arabica blends 4. Robusta coffee helps espresso produce thicker crema 5. Cold brewed Robusta for iced drinks turns out better
What is the difference between Arabica and Robusta?
What Robusta does in a blend is balance out the good flavor of Arabica with more caffeine, and a more pronounced coffee taste. Much like adding a bit of salt and pepper, it contrasts Arabica very beautifully. A pure Robusta would be almost too bad to drink on its own, in a hot brew. But a 30% Robusta, 70% Arabica blend would please a lot of people.
Are Robusta coffee beans good for iced drinks?
Cold brewed Robusta for iced drinks turns out better Robusta beans are named Robusta for their strong, hardy nature. This is mostly by comparison to Arabica beans. You see, a long time ago, all the coffee grown all over the world was Arabica. Until the Coffee Leaf Rust found its way to Sri Lanka and neighboring parts of Asia.