Best Arabica Robusta Blend Coffee in India
An Arabica-Robusta blend gives you aroma and strength together. Here's how to pick the ratio and the best blends for filter coffee and espresso.
An Arabica-Robusta blend combines Arabica's aroma, sweetness and acidity with Robusta's body, strength, crema and caffeine. It's the standard for South Indian filter coffee and most espresso blends, and it's usually cheaper than straight Arabica.
Caffeine figures below assume a strong 30 g dose of grounds per cup.
Picking the Ratio
- 95:5 / 90:10 - mostly Arabica character, a whisper more body. Good for lighter milk coffee.
- 80:20 - noticeably fuller and stronger, still aromatic. A popular everyday ratio.
- 70:30 - the traditional South Indian ratio. Bold, full-bodied, stands up to plenty of milk.
- Beyond 30% Robusta - strong and heavy; better in espresso blends than drunk black.
The Picks
Filter Coffee (70% Arabica, 30% Robusta)
The classic ratio - the default Arabica-Robusta blend for filter coffee.
Caffeine: ~490 mg per 30 g cup70% Arabica / 30% Robusta
Filter Coffee (80% Arabica, 20% Robusta)
A smoother, more aromatic everyday blend.
Caffeine: ~455 mg per 30 g cup80% Arabica / 20% Robusta
Custom Arabica-Robusta Blend
Choose 95:5, 90:10, 80:20 or 70:30 - washed Karadykan Arabica and natural Tirap Robusta, roasted and ground to order.
Caffeine: ~405-490 mg per 30 g cup95% Arabica / 5%-30% Robusta
Blend for the Brew
- Filter coffee with milk: 70:30 or 80:20.
- Espresso: 80:20 for crema without harshness.
- Black coffee: stay 90:10 or lighter, or just drink pure Arabica.
Related Reading
Arabica vs Robusta, Best Filter Coffee Powder in India, and Best Robusta Coffee in India.
An Arabica-Robusta blend gives you aroma and strength together. Start at 70:30 for filter coffee, 80:20 for espresso, lighter for black.