Brian Abernathy, our master roaster and founder at Grumpy Goat Coffee Company, was interviewed for an article that explores cheap vs premium Coffee. Lauren Corona, a food, lifestyle, and commerce writer authored, “Experts Weigh In On The Key Differences Between Cheap Vs Expensive Coffee.“

The detailed article discusses several factors including the two main types of coffee beans, Arabica and Robusta, and how they affect the flavor of coffee.  Several coffee roasting experts contributed to Corona’s article.

Arabica beans are generally considered to be higher quality and have a more complex flavor, while Robusta beans are more bitter and acidic.

In fact, Robusta beans are a key ingredient for making coffee blends for espresso which you can learn more about in our article Espresso’s Dark Hidden Secret.

The article also discusses how growing conditions, processing methods, and sourcing can affect the price of coffee. Beans that are grown at high altitudes and carefully processed tend to be more expensive.

Still, some coffee is expensive simply due to limited supply and not so much for the superior quality. Jamaica Blue Mountain and Kona Coffee from Hawaii are examples.

Abernathy is quoted in the article as saying that the quality of the coffee beans is the most important factor in determining the price of coffee.

He also discusses how the processing method can affect the flavor of coffee.

For example, wet processing removes the fruit from the coffee bean before it is dried, which results in a brighter, more acidic flavor. Dry processing, on the other hand, leaves the fruit on the bean as it dries, which results in a more full-bodied flavor.

Overall, the article comparing cheap vs premium coffee suggests that it is worth spending more money on high-quality coffee beans. However, the best type of coffee for you will ultimately depend on your personal preferences.

We invite you to read all of Abernathy’s comments as well as those from other coffee roasters in the full article at Mashed.com.

At Grumpy Goat Coffee we are committed to making a wide variety of premium coffee origins available to everyone at an approachable price.