Hi all
Ive just found a blend/roast that both my wife and I (reasonably so) enjoy and according to the coffee shop where I purchased it, it is 100% Arabica coffee.
Im doubtful though because it is an extremely dark and oily roast and the bean size varies considerably. There are smaller beans that I believe to be Arabica and a smaller percentage of beans that are much larger that I think may be Robusta. The price per kilo of $29 also seems to be on the low side for 100% quality Arabica blend.
How can I tell? I was once told by a leading Coffee shop owner in Brisbane that they us a blend that includes a % of Robusta because it gives them greater consistency. Could this be correct.
Im told a lot of Italians really like Robusta in their blend to beef it up so to speak. Any ideas?
Thanks guys
Shotgun
Ive just found a blend/roast that both my wife and I (reasonably so) enjoy and according to the coffee shop where I purchased it, it is 100% Arabica coffee.
Im doubtful though because it is an extremely dark and oily roast and the bean size varies considerably. There are smaller beans that I believe to be Arabica and a smaller percentage of beans that are much larger that I think may be Robusta. The price per kilo of $29 also seems to be on the low side for 100% quality Arabica blend.
How can I tell? I was once told by a leading Coffee shop owner in Brisbane that they us a blend that includes a % of Robusta because it gives them greater consistency. Could this be correct.
Im told a lot of Italians really like Robusta in their blend to beef it up so to speak. Any ideas?
Thanks guys
Shotgun
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