Ivory Coast
To the West, we find one of the world’s leading producers of Robusta coffee, the Ivory Coast. These coffees are low in both body and acidity, but do contain about 50% more caffeine than Arabicas. For this reason, these Robustas are often used in dark roasts and espresso blends. In addition to the kick of caffeine espresso drinkers expect, Robusta is also a common trick used in Italian kitchens because it naturally features a visible crema when present in an espresso blend.
