Re: Arabica vs. Robusta

On Wed, 07 Jun 2006 01:24:00 GMT, "Brian Colwell" <bcolwell@xxxxxxx>
wrote:

Jim,
What is the suggested % of Robusta to add to an espresso blend of
beans, to improve the amount of crema ?

The usual is 10% to 25%.

My robusta experiments have been fitfull, since I've never noticed a
great improivement in crema for home roasted coffees consumed at the
espresso machine. I believe robusta has far more merit when the coffee
is more than 10 days old, or when it needs to be carried from the
machine to the dining table.
.

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