Q&A: What's the difference between arabica and robusta coffee beans?
Feb 3, 2009 12:36 PM
I've noticed things like "100% Arabica Beans" and "Made With Robusta Beans" on different packages of coffee. What do these terms mean?
Arabica and robusta are the two main types of beans for all coffee. Arabica beans tend to make better coffee, though coffees that use them aren't necessarily equal in quality. Robusta beans are cheaper and easier to grow.
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