Coffee Beans

Key Difference Arabica Robusta Market share 70% 30% Time to blossom 7 – 9 months 9 -11 months Taste Sweeter and softer Stronger and harsh Caffeine 0.8 -1.5 % 1.7 – 3.5% Altitude 800 -1200 m 0 -900 m Black Beans (%max.) 2.0 Broken Beans (%max.) 2.0 Admixture (%max.) 0.5 Moisture (%max) 12.5 Screen size (% min) 90% above screen 18