Tag: Coffee species

On average, a Robusta coffee bean contains roughly twice the caffeine of an Arabica bean, making it the most caffeinated commercially available variety. This significant difference is not just a random occurrence but a natural evolutionary trait that makes the Robusta plant hardier and more pest-resistant.

While Arabica dominates the specialty coffee market, a lesser-known champion holds the top spot for caffeine. The species with the most caffeine is *Coffea canephora*, or Robusta, which contains nearly double the amount found in its popular counterpart.