Manufacturers are the main reason behind this switch in demand I feel. The robusta has a lower cost so manufacturers are taking advantage of that by pushing the robusta onto the consumers. Some consumers like myself where any coffee will do as long as it's coffee will not be opposed to this involuntary push towards robusta beans. However, I know there are many coffee aficionados out there who will only drink the best which is Arabica.
I agree with the article where the demand for the two will become closer together especially with the way the economy is. It will be interesting to see the outcome in the long run.
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I love coffee! But to be honest, i dont know if i can tell the difference between high quality or low-quality beans. How are you supposed to know, at a Starbucks or Dunkin for example, what kind of beans are used in the coffee? Maybe this is obvious to most and i am just oblivious but if it tastes good that's all that matters to me. Also, I tend to make my coffee selection based on whether i feel like having flavored coffee or 'plain' coffee on a given day.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this article, Kendyl!