Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Coffee Varieties
There are two main varieties of coffee:
Arabica is the more refined in terms of flavor and is sought after for gourmet coffee. It is also more difficult to grow. Arabica generally contains about 1.1% caffeine by weight.
Robusta is more harsh in flavor and yields more coffee per plant. It is more hardy and typically used in quality-challenged coffees. Robusta generally contains about 2.2% caffeine by weight.
Interestingly, tea leaves contain about 3.5% caffeine, but as much less tea is typically used to brew than with coffee, a cup of tea is usually lower in caffeine content.
Arabica is the more refined in terms of flavor and is sought after for gourmet coffee. It is also more difficult to grow. Arabica generally contains about 1.1% caffeine by weight.
Robusta is more harsh in flavor and yields more coffee per plant. It is more hardy and typically used in quality-challenged coffees. Robusta generally contains about 2.2% caffeine by weight.
Interestingly, tea leaves contain about 3.5% caffeine, but as much less tea is typically used to brew than with coffee, a cup of tea is usually lower in caffeine content.
