Nescafe Gold Blend
Nescafe Gold Blend is a blend of mountain grown Arabica and Robusta beans which come together to deliver an aromatic coffee with a well-rounded taste. Arabica coffee originates from Ethiopia. It was first cultivated in Yemen and documented by the 12th century. McDonald’s uses 100% Arabica Coffee beans. Arabica is smooth and has a consistent flavor.
Arabica vs Robusta
Nescafe carefully blends Robusta and Arabica beans to create signature instant coffee granules. The Arabica beans are grown in Latin America and Eastern Africa. The Robusta beans are farmed in South East Asia and Western Africa. Conillon grows in Brazil. There are over 120 coffee tree species with Arabica and Robusta accounting for 99% of commercially grown coffee.
Coffee Varieties
Nestlé has partnerships with coffee suppliers across Brazil, Costa Rica, Colombia, and Kenya to name a few. This has given various coffee types and options. Robusta coffee is typically produced at lower altitudes. It is more disease- and pest-resistant partly because of higher caffeine. It typically produces a larger crop than Arabica. It is usually much cheaper. Robusta is often mixed with Arabica to add strength and depth to a blend. The robusta bean is smaller and rounder than Arabica. Robusta beans make up 40% of coffee production. They have a stronger flavor and contain more caffeine than Arabica beans.
Conclusion
Nescafe Gold and Classic are made from a blend of Arabica and Robusta contributing fresh-quality and caffeine. Starbucks buys only Arabica coffee beans. Nespresso uses 90% to 95% Arabica beans with some Robusta for complex flavors. Arabica tends to have a smoother, sweeter taste than Robusta. Arabica coffee refers to coffee from the Coffea arabica plant species.