Two species of coffee trees may be considered as two categories. When calling them two categories, it makes it easier to understand the difference between gourmet and ordinary coffee. Putting it in simple terms, premium quality mixes includes 100 % Arabica beans known as Coffea arabica, which is one of a large genus known as Coffea that contains more than 90 species of beans that are actually seeds. Lesser quality coffees and less expensive blends may consist partly of or 100 % Robusta beans which are known as Coffea canephora beans. These beans were not recognized as part of the same genus Caffea until the 19th century. Arabica beans give off a superior coffee taste and are considered a better coffee than other major commercially grown coffees. The Robusta, Caffea canephora, carries a more bitter taste and has less body. This is why the brews that contain real Arabica beans should be labeled as high-quality
So, why do coffee companies use Robusta beans? There are many reasons why these beans are used. First, Robusta coffee trees yield crops in a matter of 2 yrs after being planted while Arabica trees take 4 or 5 years before they yield beans. A second reason is the Robusta beans are less susceptible to disease than Arabica beans that are cultivated only in lower altitudes and in warmer climates. Economical concerns cause farmers to keep increasing the number of Robusta trees and adding the faster growing beans to keep up with demand. The Robusta plant provides more beans and it can tolerate the cold and grows just fine in different altitudes. Robusta beans are also more affordable and may be marketed to less discriminating buyers for super markets. Robusta bean buyers can do this because these can be brewed and dried to make instant coffee. They are also often utilized in blends with Arabica coffee beans. One great virtue of the Arabica bean is that it is less costly to roast. Therefore, some companies add some Arabica coffee beans so they can claim their brews consist of Arabica beans. One last difference is that Robusta beans possess an increased caffeine quantity than the Arabica beans, which fuels the cravings many people already have for their cup of coffee. Whether they are Arabica or Robusta, both coffees often have spices added to create tastes that soon become a