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There are many varieties of coffee in the world, but only two are used for 97% of the worlds supply: Arabica and Robusta. The highest quality blends of coffee consist of 100% Arabica beans. Lower quality, less expensive blends may have some proportion of Robusta beans, or they may consist entirely of Robusta.
Arabica beans produce a superior taste in the cup, being more flavorful and complex than their Robusta counterparts. Robusta beans tend to produce a bitter brew, with a musty flavor and less body, and are sold to less discriminating consumers. They are also higher in caffeine than Arabica beans, fueling the addictions from which many of us already suffer.
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Like everything else, coffee has its own share of popular myths and misconceptions. Before making your next cup of coffee, take time to reflect on coffee myths. This short article will help you separate fact from fiction.
Coffee improves memory: Having a couple cups of coffee daily will supposedly help improve your memory. At least this is true for women but not for men. Austrian researchers said that caffeinated coffee can temporarily sharpen your memory. They arrived at this conclusion after observing that volunteers who consumed two cups of coffee experienced increased brain activity. This was confirmed using MRI technology.
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