Arabica beans that are grown in Costa Rica are much like the beans grown in Brazil only sharper and lighter in taste. This coffee bean contains more caffeine than the Arabica bean. The Robusta beans contain less oil than the Arabic beans which tend to give them a more acidic and bitter taste. The Robusta bean is a cheaper bean than the Arabica bean.
The Robusta beans are found around the world but are mostly planted and cultivated in Asia. Although they are considered bitter and acidic they are not considered poor in taste. These gourmet coffees fetch top prices and are exceptionally flavored. There are many other coffee bean varieties that are grown around the world; however, most coffees are made from the Arabica bean, the Robusta bean or a blend of the two. The biggest distinction is within the bean variety and is based on where it is grown and how it is roasted, other factors that coffee lovers have to understand in order to choose the perfect coffee.