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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN ARABICA AND ROBUSTA

ARABICA: 

  • * Subtle, delicate notes with a hint of fruitiness
  • * 8% – 1.5% caffeine
  • * 60% more lipids and sugars
  • * Flowering period of 7–9 months

ROBUSTA: 

  • * Notes of cocoa and wood
  • * 1.7%–3.5% caffeine
  • * Lower sugar content
  • * More resistant to plant diseases
  • * Flowering time between 9–11 months