Coffee is one of the oldest and most popular drinks in the world. A whole culture has formed on the basis of coffee. For many, this is not just a drink, but a way of life.
Types of coffee
Currently, the Russian market in specialized coffee boutiques and online stores offers a wide selection of grain, green, ground, instant coffee of all kinds of different brands and brands, as well as different mixtures, types of roasting, packaging and varieties. All coffee, regardless of the type, is made from the fruits of the Arabica and Robusta coffee trees in a ratio of 70% and 30%, respectively.
Benefits of natural coffee
Unlike ground or grain coffee, instant coffee (freeze-dried, granulated, etc.) is easier to counterfeit. Among the types of grain coffee, counterfeits are extremely rare, but they also have a place to be. For example, defective grains, pebbles, grain crops are added to high-quality grains. In the instant coffee market, the risk of purchasing a low-quality product or an outright fake, as already noted, is much higher.
Often, instant coffee is made from cheaper robusta beans rather than Arabica beans. Cereals, chicory and other substances that are not directly related to coffee are added. Outwardly, it is almost impossible to recognize it. But at the exit, such a product is extremely difficult to call coffee. This is one of the main disadvantages of instant coffee drinks.
The risk of acquiring an outright fake among instant coffees is much higher.
Natural coffee has a richer aroma and bright taste in comparison with instant coffee. To give instant coffee a similar aroma, manufacturers of more expensive brands add natural or artificial coffee oils. Insoluble coffee contains more caffeine, which allows you to get more energy.
Benefits of instant coffee
Among the advantages of instant coffee, it is worth noting the speed of its brewing, which largely determines its popularity. In addition, it is much more difficult to brew ground coffee on a trip. The aroma of ground coffee also disappears faster, so it is recommended to grind the beans just before the coffee break.
It is difficult to argue that natural coffee in beans or ground form tastes better than instant coffee. Taste preferences of people differ and, as they say, there is no dispute about tastes. Many people, for example, dislike the coffee residue left over from brewing ground coffee. However, it should be noted that the taste of a coffee drink made from natural coffee is significantly different from instant coffee. A drink made from natural coffee is less sour and has practically no bitterness.
The taste of coffee drinks made from natural and instant coffee differs significantly.
When choosing one or another type of coffee, you still need to be guided by your own taste preferences. Natural coffee is really healthier, but it is recommended to switch to it gradually from instant coffee.
