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Our coffee type comparison tool puts Arabica, Robusta, Kapeng Barako and our two house blends side by side. Pick up to three coffees and compare their boldness, body, acidity, bitterness, sweetness and caffeine, plus the brewing methods each one suits and what it costs per bag and per kilo.
Choose up to 3 coffees for your coffee type comparison
Scores in this coffee type comparison are a relative 1–5 guide for comparing our five coffees with each other, based on how we describe and roast each one. Retail prices are the smallest bag; wholesale prices are per kilo in a 10 kg box. Prices as of October 2026 and may change, so check the product page before ordering.
Every coffee in this coffee type comparison is scored on the same six traits, so you can see at a glance where two coffees differ. None of these traits is “better” than another. They describe what lands in your cup, and the right mix depends on how you drink coffee.
How strong and intense the coffee tastes. Bold coffees hold their flavor through milk, ice and sugar. Lighter coffees taste best black, where their details aren’t covered up.
The weight and texture of the coffee in your mouth. A full-bodied coffee feels thick and syrupy; a lighter one feels closer to tea. Robusta and Liberica naturally have more body than Arabica, and darker roasts add to it.
The bright, lively, slightly tangy quality you notice on the sides of your tongue. In coffee it’s a good thing in moderation: it’s what makes a cup taste fresh rather than flat. Medium-roast Arabica has the most; dark-roast Robusta and Barako have very little.
A pleasant bitter edge is part of coffee, and it grows with darker roasts and with Robusta beans. If you find coffee too bitter, compare the lower-scoring options or brew with a slightly coarser grind.
The natural caramel, chocolate or brown-sugar sweetness a coffee shows without added sugar. Balanced blends usually score well here because no single trait overpowers the sweetness.
Robusta beans typically contain roughly twice as much caffeine as Arabica (see the botanical profile of Coffea canephora), which is why Robusta tops this scale. Liberica usually sits closer to Arabica. Blends fall in between depending on how much Robusta they contain.
| Arabica | Robusta | Liberica (Kapeng Barako) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Our origin | Benguet | Batangas | Batangas |
| Taste | Floral, bright, smooth, mildly nutty | Bold, chocolatey, bitter edge | Smoky, woody, very bold, sweet hints |
| Caffeine | Lower | Highest | Moderate |
| Best brewed as | Pour-over, drip, black coffee | Espresso, iced coffee, milk drinks | French press, moka pot, brewed coffee |
Arabica grows at higher elevations, which is why our Arabica comes from the mountains of Benguet. It’s the coffee for people who drink their cup black and want to taste its aroma. Robusta is hardier and grows at lower altitudes; it brings body, crema and a strong caffeine kick. Liberica is the rarest of the three worldwide, but it’s a Filipino classic: Batangas Kapeng Barako is famous for its strong, smoky, almost woody cup.
Blends exist to balance the strengths of single coffees. CB’s Finest Signature Blend combines Batangas and Benguet coffee in medium and dark roasts, so it’s our all-rounder for everyday cups and milk drinks. The Arabica-Robusta Blend pairs Arabica’s aroma with Robusta’s body and crema, which makes it a strong choice for espresso machines and lattes.
Still torn after the coffee type comparison? The Coffee Match Quiz asks about your taste and brewing habits and recommends one coffee, or use the Flavor Wheel Explorer to find coffees by the tasting notes you like.
For flavor intensity, Kapeng Barako and Robusta are our boldest coffees. For caffeine, Robusta is the highest, as Robusta beans typically carry about twice the caffeine of Arabica.
Our medium-roast Benguet Arabica is the least bitter of the five. It leans floral and bright, with a smooth, mildly nutty finish.
Yes. Kapeng Barako is the traditional Filipino name for Liberica coffee, especially the Liberica grown in Batangas. Our Kapeng Barako is 100% Batangas Liberica, dark roasted.
Yes. You can request a free sample, or order a box of coffee drip bags in an assorted pack to taste several coffees at home.
Most cafés pick one coffee for espresso drinks and one for brewed or iced coffee. The Arabica-Robusta Blend and CB’s Finest are popular house espresso choices; Robusta keeps costs down for iced drinks. See our wholesale prices for 10 kg boxes.
The best coffee type comparison is your own cup. All five coffees are roasted in Manila and sold whole bean or ground to order, with nationwide delivery.
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