how coffee came to Europe

The varietiesof the coffee bean
As a rule, a distinction is made between Robusta and Arabica beans, whereby the blending ratio has a decisive influence on the intensity and taste of the coffee.

Visually, the Robusta bean can be recognised by its small, rounded shape and the straight seam.
The Robusta plant, which is considered to be very hardy, grows to a height of about 10m and grows at an average altitude of 200-300m. It has almost no enemies, such as parasites. With a caffeine content of 2-4.5%, it is the ideal stimulant and thus a must for every strong espresso!
Robusta

Arabica

The Arabica bean, on the other hand, is rather large and flat and has a more or less pronounced suture curl, depending on the region of origin. With an average height of 6-8m, the Arabica plant can be grown at 900-2000m, in contrast to Robusta.
Its caffeine content is 1.1-1.7% and it thus makes up the lion's share in coffee drinks - it is not uncommon for many coffee varieties to consist exclusively of 100% Arabica beans.
Robusta

Visually, the Robusta bean can be recognised by its small, roundish shape and the straight seam. The Robusta plant, which is considered to be very hardy, grows to a height of about 10m and grows at an average altitude of 200-300m. It has almost no enemies, such as parasites. With a caffeine content of 2-4.5 percent, it is the ideal pick-me-up and is thus a must for every strong espresso!

Arabica
The Arabica bean, on the other hand, is rather large and flat and has a more or less pronounced suture curl, depending on the region of origin. With an average height of 6-8m, the Arabica plant can be grown at 900-2000m, in contrast to Robusta.
Its caffeine content is 1.1-1.7 per cent and it thus makes up the lion's share in the coffee drink - it is not uncommon for many coffee varieties to consist exclusively of 100 per cent Arabica beans.

