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Characteristics of Arabica and its growing conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Arabica is the main variety, accounting for about 60 to 70 percent of the coffee beans produced worldwide. Its origins lie in the highlands of Ethiopia, and it favors a delicate climate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In Vietnam, Arabica is grown in high-elevation areas. Da Lat in particular, at around 1,500 meters with an annual average temperature of 17 degrees, has a cool climate that makes it well suited to growing Arabica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Arabica takes effort to cultivate and is weak against disease and pests. It needs to be grown at high elevations and reacts sensitively to environmental conditions such as temperature and humidity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because of that delicate nature, Arabica accounts for only about 5 percent of Vietnam\u2019s total coffee output.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Much of the Arabica grown in Vietnam is a variety called Catimor. Catimor is a hybrid carrying some genes from both Arabica and Robusta; it is strongly resistant to pests and disease and relatively easy to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Robusta, as its name suggests, means \u201csturdy,\u201d and it was discovered in the Congo in Africa in 1898. Strong against disease and pests and able to grow in hot, humid conditions, it can be cultivated in the lowlands where Arabica struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Vietnam boasts the world\u2019s top output of Robusta. More than 90 percent of the country\u2019s coffee output is Robusta, grown mainly in the Central Highlands at elevations of 300 to 800 meters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Buon Ma Thuot is known as Vietnam\u2019s main Robusta-growing region. Robusta, which grows perfectly well even in lower-elevation areas, has the advantage of lower production costs than Arabica and a greater yield from a single tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Because of these traits, when Vietnam strengthened its coffee industry after the 1986 Doi Moi reforms, it focused on large-scale Robusta cultivation, establishing its current position as the world\u2019s second-largest coffee producer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One factor behind the distinctive flavor of Vietnamese coffee lies in the cultivation methods and brewing styles that make the most of Robusta\u2019s traits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arabica and Robusta differ greatly in flavor and aroma. This difference shapes the distinctive flavor of Vietnamese coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Arabica is marked by a delicate, complex flavor. It carries a wide range of notes \u2014 fruity acidity, floral aromas, nutty fragrance, chocolate-like depth. It shows different character depending on origin and processing: a light roast offers bright citrusy acidity, a medium roast the sweetness of caramel and nuts, and a dark roast a bitter flavor like dark chocolate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Robusta, on the other hand, is marked by powerful bitterness and a thick body. It lacks the brightness and complexity of Arabica, but its strong, punchy flavor is the appeal. It has a distinctive aroma described as \u201cearthy,\u201d and a dark roast makes that bitterness stand out even more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n One major difference between the two is caffeine content. Robusta contains roughly twice the caffeine of Arabica. This difference in caffeine is one reason for Robusta\u2019s strong bitterness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n That said, Robusta\u2019s distinctive bitterness is said to owe much not only to caffeine but also to compounds called chlorogenic acids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nCharacteristics of Robusta and its growing environment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\nDifferences in flavor and aroma<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Differences in caffeine content<\/h3>\n\n\n\n