Coffee types
What it tastes like, how much caffeine, and the way to brew it.
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Arabica Coffee
Flavor range, growing regions, and home brewing tips for arabica beans.
darkDark Roast Coffee
Bittersweet, roasty, forgiving in milk drinks — ratios and methods.
variableDecaf Coffee
How decaf tastes today, caffeine reality, and best home brewing settings.
lightLight Roast Coffee
Bright acidity, origin character — best brew methods and ratios for light roasts.
mediumMedium Roast Coffee
Balanced everyday roast — works in drip, AeroPress, and French press.
variableRobusta Coffee
Earthy, higher caffeine — when robusta makes sense at home.
Common questions
- What is the difference between Arabica and Robusta?
- Arabica (Coffea arabica) is sweeter and more complex with fruit and floral notes; it has less caffeine (~1.5%). Robusta (Coffea canephora) is earthier and stronger with about twice the caffeine (~2.7%). Most specialty coffee uses Arabica; Robusta often appears in espresso blends for crema.
- Which roast level is best for pour over?
- Light to medium roasts — they preserve more of the bean's origin character (fruit, floral, terroir), which pour over's clean extraction highlights well. Dark roasts tend toward bittersweet and smoky notes that can overpower the nuance pour over is designed to show.
- Does decaf coffee still have caffeine?
- Yes — decaf retains about 1–2% of the original caffeine (roughly 5–15 mg per cup vs ~80–100 mg in regular coffee). Swiss Water Process decaf tends to be the most consistent for caffeine removal. For most people the residual amount is not noticeable.