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CAFFEINE

The Risks - Arabica v Robusta

Whatever the type of coffee beans used, the Further differences in the amount of caffeine produced
roasting process does not affect the caffeine in a drink will occur due to
content. At all roasting levels the same amount of The type of grind used
caffeine is retained. The volume of coffee used
The water temperature (higher temperature extracts
However, differences will occur on the plantations.
more caffeine)
This was borne out by Eric Whitham, Director at
The volume of water used and
Sons of Amazon. He said, “Our coffee is designed to
The brewing method, therefore, the coffee to water
produce 350/400gms of caffeine in an 8oz/12oz
ratio.
drink.

All the above means that you can quote a caffeine
This achieved by working directly with the
content for your coffee, however, it will not be correct
plantations in north Brazil and growing the Arabica
for every drink produced.
& Robusta coffees in the same area and conditions.” MARCH/APRIL 2023 | ISSUE 29
He went on “This method of cooperation ensures James Hoffman did some extensive research on caffeine
coffee quality and consistency to meet our specific in December 2022 and the results can be viewed here.
customer requirements”.

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