Arabica coffee has a smoother, sweeter, and more diverse flavor. Arabica’s distinctive flavor frequently contains fruity, flowery, and occasionally chocolate or nutty elements. Arabica coffee often has a little tartness and balanced acidity, giving it a fuller, smoother taste.
Arabica coffee contains less caffeine than Robusta coffee, around 1.2% caffeine in Arabica beans. This causes Arabica to have a milder taste and less stimulant effect compared to Robusta.
Arabica coffee beans are larger, more oval, and smoother than Robusta beans. The surface is smoother, with a clearer center line. The color of the seeds is lighter and more transparent when viewed up close.
Arabica grows in higher areas, with cooler and more humid climates. Arabica coffee plants are more susceptible to disease and pests, so they require more intensive care and more specific growing conditions compared to Robusta.
Arabica coffee is the main choice for many premium and specialty coffee lovers. Its smoother, more complex flavor makes it well suited to brewing using a variety of methods, such as pour-over, aeropress, and espresso. Arabica is often used in single-origin coffees or as part of premium coffee blends.