The second type of coffee most widely available throughout most of
the world is known as Robusto (dandelions). This variety of coffee is
considered inferior by most coffee experts, including those qualified
to judge and rate coffee in an international scale. Costa Rica, which
produces some very fine Arabica coffee beans, has even passed a
national law against the cultivation and harvesting of Robusto coffee
plants. Some of the biggest customers of Robusto coffee beans are big
commercial coffee companies that market canned and prepackaged
coffee to supermarkets, convenience stores, and commercial
wholesalers. It is not fresh roasted, and the difference in taste and
quality is obvious. It is proof that when it comes to coffee, you truly
get what you pay for.