What is so special about Arabica beans?

Arabica contains almost 60% more lipids and almost twice the amount of sugar. These play an important part in not only the flavor, but the aroma and body of the coffee. Arabica beans taste better because the increase in sugar gives the coffee a better taste, a cleaner mouthfeel, and a decrease in bitterness.

Why does Thai coffee taste different?

Vietnamese coffee is generally sweeter than Thai coffee because it uses sweetened condensed milk only. And the amount used is generally more than the one used in Thai coffee. Thai coffee often combines both evaporated and condensed milk and the condensed milk used is lower than the one in Vietnamese coffee as a result.

What is an arabica bean?

Arabica coffee comes from the beans of a Coffea arabica plant, which originated in Ethiopia. Arabica is the world’s most popular coffee type, equating to over 60% of cups drank. Popular types of Arabica coffee include: Typica.

Does Thailand grow coffee?

There are two types of coffee grown in Thailand – Arabica and Robusta. Arabica coffee which is grown in northern Thailand supports rural communities, contributes to forest preservation, and are one of the many sustainable initiatives shining a light on the industry itself.

Is Vietnamese coffee the same as Thai coffee?

They’re similar, but different. Vietnamese Coffee is typically brewed very strong with a drip apparatus and then sweetened with sweetened condensed milk. The main difference for Thai Iced Coffee is that spices are added directly to the coffee grounds/beans before brewing.

Why is Thai coffee so sweet?

The reason Vietnamese iced coffee is sweeter is because it commonly uses sweetened, condensed milk as the creamer and sweetener whereas Thai iced coffee preparations vary using condensed milk, evaporated milk, regular milk, and sugar.

What is Thai coffee made of?

Thai iced coffee is a beverage you can find on just about any street corner in Thailand (it’s basically the local version of Starbucks). There are three ingredients that make it unique: coffee, condensed milk, and some kind of flavoring.