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Did you know that Arabica and Robusta are the two most common species of coffee plants? They differ in several ways, including taste, growing conditions, and caffeine content.

1. Taste: Arabica beans are usually considered to have a sweeter and more complex flavor profile with notes of fruit, berries, and chocolate. On the other hand, Robusta beans usually have a more bitter taste with notes of earthiness, nuttiness, and dark chocolate.

2. Growing conditions: Arabica beans are grown at higher altitudes and in cooler climates, which makes them denser and of higher quality. Meanwhile, Robusta beans are grown at lower altitudes and in warmer climates, which results in a faster maturation process and a more disease-resistant plant.

3. Caffeine content: Did you know that Robusta beans have almost twice the caffeine content of Arabica beans? This makes them more suitable for use in coffee that doesn't focus on flavor but just waking you up, as the higher caffeine content helps to create a more intense and robust flavor. This is why you may have found one coffee to make you shake and another coffee to give you a more pleasant pick-me-up experience, like our Check-Up blend =)

Overall, Arabica beans are considered to be of higher quality than Robusta beans because of their complex flavor profile and the more challenging growing conditions required to produce them. However, Robusta beans are valued for their higher caffeine content and their ability to produce a strong, intense, and full-bodied coffee. So when you're looking for which type of coffee beans to buy, it's best to remember that Arabica is more about the friendly experience, and Robusta is more intense.