Arabica vs Robusta Filter Coffee: Which Blend to Buy

South Indian filter coffee blend of 95% washed Arabica from Karadykan, Karnataka and 5% natural Robusta from Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh - light, aromatic, and delicately sweet with just a whisper of crema-building strength.

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Filter Coffee (90% Arabica, 10% Robusta)

South Indian filter coffee blend of 90% washed Arabica from Karadykan, Karnataka and 10% natural Robusta from Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh - smooth and fragrant, with a touch more body than a pure Arabica cup.

₹450 · 250gBuy on Gray Cup

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Filter Coffee (80% Arabica, 20% Robusta)

South Indian filter coffee blend of 80% washed Arabica from Karadykan, Karnataka and 20% natural Robusta from Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh - well-rounded and aromatic, with noticeably more body and crema than a lighter blend.

₹450 · 250gBuy on Gray Cup

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Filter Coffee (70% Arabica, 30% Robusta)

Our classic filter coffee Arabica and Robusta blend: 70% washed Arabica from Karadykan, Karnataka and 30% natural Robusta from Tirap, Arunachal Pradesh - aromatic and smooth, with a strong finish and good crema.

₹450 · 250gBuy on Gray Cup

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The two species

| | Arabica | Robusta | |---|---|---| | Caffeine | ~1.2% | ~2.2% | | Taste | sweeter, acidic, aromatic | bitter, woody, grainy | | Body | lighter–medium | heavy | | Crema | thin, fades | thick, lasting | | Grows at | 900–1,800 m | 200–900 m |

What the ratio does to filter coffee

95/5, 90/10 — almost pure Arabica: aromatic, smooth, gentle. Best if you drink your kaapi lighter or with less milk.
80/20 — a touch more strength and crema, still Arabica-forward.
70/30 — the classic strong South Indian cup: bold, bitter-sweet, thick crema, more caffeine. Stands up to lots of hot milk and sugar.

More Robusta = more body, more caffeine, more bitterness, more crema, lower cost.