Coffee, that wonderful drink, is very popular all over the world, and the Middle East in particular, because of its wonderful taste and distinctive aromatic smell. It is a drink extracted from roasted coffee beans that are ground as desired from coarse to medium or fine grinding. Commercial coffee differs from its counterparts, especially specialty coffee. Commercial coffee is grown in agricultural areas to a very large extent, and does not receive much attention to each coffee bean in particular. Here, the focus is on production as a whole, meaning that the fruits are picked without regard to the ripeness of the coffee bean or not, and they are produced, collected, and then distributed for the purpose of collective consumption. In it, the coffee beans are roasted to a darker degree to be equal to each other. It is produced in large quantities with the aim of serving markets and large shopping malls, and its acidity is usually high and its bitterness is more.
Article Contents:
The difference between commercial and specialty coffee.
Which is better, specialty or commercial coffee in Saudi Arabia?
How is commercial coffee classified?
Commercial and specialty coffee from Rafah Coffee Shop.
The difference between commercial and specialty coffee:
First: Definition:
Specialty coffee: is the coffee whose fruits are picked with great care, and in it only fully ripened fruits are picked, and thus it receives great attention, starting from its cultivation to its harvest and the method of roasting it, which is at a very ideal degree to ensure the quality of the product.
As for commercial coffee: as we mentioned previously, it is picked as a whole without regard to the degree of ripeness. To avoid this, it is roasted to reach a high degree of darkness, which consequently affects its taste.
The difference between them:
1- In terms of quality, this difference certainly makes both commercial coffee and specialty coffee different from each other in one aspect. Specialty coffee undergoes a process of great care and attention by those working on it, in terms of the degree of roasting, acidity, and balance between them. It is a very precise process, in which care is taken to achieve high quality.
As for commercial coffee, there is no focus on achieving high quality and efficiency, as it is grown, harvested and roasted in large quantities without regard to whether it reaches high quality or not.
2- In terms of agriculture, specialty coffee differs from commercial coffee in that it is grown on small farms that focus on the quantity grown and its quality, while using agricultural methods and means that ensure that the coffee bean reaches a high degree of quality.
As for commercial coffee, it is grown on large farms. It is worth noting that the soil of these farms is very ideal, but it is on large and vast areas. Among the places where it is grown are Colombia and Ethiopia.
3- In terms of production, the production process differs between the two types. Specialty coffee requires careful attention to the production process, with precise steps as if they were well-studied.
Commercial coffee is harvested using machines, which results in the harvesting of many unripe fruits along with the ripe ones, which definitely affects its taste and quality.
4- In terms of the degree of roasting, roasting is an integral part of the taste of the coffee drink, and its taste depends on it. Specialty coffee is roasted to a degree of light to medium, to bring out all the flavors of the coffee beans, each one separately, which gives it a more complex and more distinctive experience.
Commercial coffee, on the other hand, is completely the opposite. It is roasted more, until it reaches a high degree of darkness and dark color, which makes it more acidic and bitter.
5- In terms of source, specialty coffee is more reliable than commercial coffee, because it is easy for you to know the source of the coffee beans, as well as the country and even the place where it was grown. It allows the consumer to know its source with ease and simplicity.
As for commercial coffee, it is difficult for the consumer to know the source of its coffee beans.
6- In terms of flavour, specialty coffee is characterised by its rich, distinctive flavour, and why not, as it is of high quality, with a taste ranging from a mixture of fruits and an acidic flavour, in addition to the flavour of cocoa.
As for commercial coffee, it is characterised by its consistent taste and flavour, which gives the consumer a consistent and consistent experience.
7- In terms of price, certainly with the advantages of specialty coffee mentioned in our article, it is more expensive than its commercial counterpart, due to the more precise method of cultivation and harvesting than commercial coffee.
8- In terms of savings, commercial coffee is more available, especially in markets and large stores, due to its daily consumption, unlike specialty coffee, which is difficult to access. However, if you want to obtain it easily, you can contact the Rafah Al-Qahwa store to provide it to you.
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Which is better specialty coffee or commercial coffee in Saudi Arabia?
The Saudi people, known for their gourmet taste, go to taste many types of coffee available to them. Specialty coffee in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia receives great popularity and interest due to its high quality that Saudis are looking for. They are a people with a high culture and honesty, so they are always looking for a reliable source and method of growing and harvesting coffee, which guarantees them a high degree of quality with safety. It also supports farmers and encourages them to produce specialty coffee in this safe way. Recently, many markets have spread that support and provide specialty coffee, which gives the consumer a wide choice. As for commercial coffee, it is the most consumed option during the day due to its availability and low price.
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How is commercial coffee classified?
The classification process between commercial coffee and specialty coffee is very different. Specialty coffee has recently obtained a percentage of 80% or more according to the international standards set by the American Federation out of 100%, as each process in it passes through specific standards such as cultivation, acidity, balance and degree of roasting. As for commercial coffee, it does not depend much on these standards at all, which leads to its poor quality.
Commercial and specialty coffee from Rafah Coffee Store:
Whether you are a fan of specialty coffee and want to try it, to enjoy the wonderful taste of high quality or you are one of those who want to get commercial coffee, especially if you are a cafe and shop owner, the Rafaat Al Qahwa store offers you the best types of specialty and commercial coffee at the best possible cost. All you have to do is contact the Rafaat Al Qahwa store to get them with ease. You can also get the best coffee preparation equipment and tools through our store, browse it now.