1. Coffee beans, blends and roasts Flashcards
1
Q
How many species of coffee are there
A
73
2
Q
What species of coffee are used commercially (2)
A
Arabica
Robusta
3
Q
What are the Characteristics of Arabica coffee (compared to Robusta) (4)
A
- Peanut shaped
- Lower caffeine
- Sweet smell
- Smoother than Robust
4
Q
What are the Characteristics of Robusta coffee (compared to Arabica) (3)
A
- higher caffeine
- stronger taste
- when roasted , has a more bitter and acidic taste
5
Q
What is single origin coffee
A
coffee derived from one country or region
6
Q
What type of coffee do cafe’s normal serve
A
mixed blend coffee
7
Q
what are mixed blends used for
A
to produce different flavours
