Today, there are a huge number of varieties of coffee from which you can make a fragrant and strong drink. What is the strongest coffee? But based on the coffee rating system used by professionals, there is no such thing as strong coffee. All coffee beans are distinguished only by the presence in the cup of varying degrees of sourness, saturation, bitterness, sweetness.
It turns out that you can estimate the strength of coffee by the content of caffeine in it. Most of all it is contained in Robusta – 2-4%, while in Arabica the caffeine content is no more than 1.7%. Thus, it turns out that Arabica cannot have such an invigorating effect as Robusta. But, based on practice, some varieties of Robusta have an invigorating effect to a lesser extent than Arabica. So what does coffee strength really depend on?
What is the strongest coffee
So, the strength is influenced by the caffeine present in the grain: the higher the percentage of caffeine, the stronger the coffee is. Robusta variety Uganda, India Pachment is recognized as the strongest – 100% Robusta. But because of the rich taste, 100% Robusta coffee beans, although used on their own, are more often included in various blends.
But which variety of Robusta will be stronger? It turns out that an important factor is the place where the coffee tree grows, in particular, the characteristics of the soil, climatic conditions, and the traditions of growing coffee in a particular region. For example, varieties from Arabia or Africa will be stronger than coffee from South America.
But how then to explain that some varieties of Arabica, less strong in terms of caffeine content, have an excellent invigorating effect? An example is Musonic Malabar – coffee with a mild, but rich, dense taste, in the aroma of which oriental spices, nutmeg, sweet pepper are captured. This 100% Arabica coffee is close to Robusta in taste characteristics, although the bean contains less caffeine. This effect is obtained due to a special method of fermentation under the influence of monsoons: after harvesting and processing, the grains are aged for several months under a humid monsoon wind.
Coffee blends – which are stronger
In addition to monosorts, there is a huge amount of coffee on sale, in which Robusta and Arabica are presented in different proportions. In this case, it should be borne in mind that when adding Robusta, the drink will be stronger than when using only Arabica. Thanks to perfectly matched varieties that enhance and complement each other, the unique flavors of the bouquet are revealed.
Among the mixtures sold in our online store, one can single out, for example, Paganini. Considered one of the strongest, the mixture contains 25% Robusta, the coffee is thick and rich, with a taste of chocolate, slightly bitter, with a touch of sourness.
What else determines the strength of coffee
processing method. Dry-processed coffee beans contain more caffeine than washed ones, and the fermented coffee will be much stronger. An example is the already mentioned Monsoonal Malabar.
Roasting. Strong roasted beans have a higher caffeine content than light and even medium roasted beans. By the way, beans grown in Cuba (for example, Cuba Serrano) have intense taste, and strong roasting will only enhance the sensations, making the coffee as dense and rich as possible. However, when roasting, it is important to know the measure, otherwise the prepared drink will turn out to be tasteless.
Cooking procedure. The longer the extraction, the higher the strength of the drink. With prolonged extraction, the maximum saturation of the drink with caffeine occurs. In addition, more ground grains increase the strength of the drink. It is also important to consider that milk or cream added to brewed coffee reduces its strength.
What strong coffee to choose? It is not necessary to look for grains that have the maximum amount of caffeine. After all, the bitterness that appeared during the preparation of the drink is often subjectively regarded as a fortress, so the feeling to a large extent depends on the person himself.
In the assortment of our online store – a huge selection of different monosorts and mixtures. What sort of coffee seems ideal for you? Try, experiment, and you will surely be able to get coffee that is ideal in density, taste and saturation, just for you.
We offer unique coffee blends from certified beans that are suitable for different preparation methods. In our online store – only freshly roasted coffee, roasting is carried out using special technology and professional equipment. If you have any difficulties when choosing, contact us, and our experts will advise the best option that can charge you with energy for the whole day.
