The growing conditions required for arabica plants are part of the reason why it tends to be thought of as the higher-end choice and can be more expensive than robusta coffee. Arabica plants are ...

When you take that first sip of morning coffee, it’s likely there’s little on your mind beyond getting a jolt of caffeine to jumpstart the day. But there’s a lot to learn about what’s brewing inside ...

There are nearly 120 different varieties of coffee plants, but arabica and robusta are the only two that can be harvested for their beans. Here's a closer look at what makes them different, and ...

There’s a coffee crisis due to climate change. It’s ravaging harvests. A coffee variety native to Africa and grown in Asia may be a saviour.

A worker turns excelsa coffee beans to dry near Nzara, South Sudan on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025.(Brian Inganga / AP) NZARA COUNTY, South Sudan (AP) — Catherine Bashiama runs her fingers along the ...

THE premium for arabica coffee over robusta beans widens to the most since April 2023 amid concerns over tight supplies of the pricier variety. The price difference expanded to more than 90 US cents a ...

The premium for arabica coffee over robusta beans widens to the most since April 2023 amid concerns over tight supplies of the pricier variety.. The price difference expanded to more than 90 cents ...

Meanwhile, benchmark ICE robusta coffee — a cheaper grade compared to arabica — ended Wednesday 6.9% higher, at $5,533 a metric ton. ICE robusta coffee futures are up 80% this year to date.

Robusta: Robusta coffee beans are known for their bold, robust taste and higher caffeine content compared to Arabica beans. They often have a stronger, more bitter taste with earthy or woody notes.