Along with Arabica, Robusta is also a famous type of coffee commonly used in Vietnam and many other countries around the world. With many unique characteristics, it is not too difficult to recognize the flavor of this famous coffee.
Characteristics of Robusta coffee
In terms of shape, Robusta coffee beans are round, about 10 – 13 mm in diameter. Robusta beans have a dark brown color and a caffeine content of 3 – 4%, while Arabica only accounts for 1 – 2%.
Regarding growing conditions, Robusta coffee grows well in areas with lots of rain and lots of sunshine. Suitable temperature is 24 – 29 degrees Celsius, prefers to live in areas with altitudes below 1000 meters, commonly at 850 – 900 meters and in areas with fertile red basalt soil.
In Vietnam, Robusta is also known by the familiar name Voi coffee
In Vietnam, there are many regions suitable for growing Robusta varieties, especially Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Gia Lai, Dak Nong,… These are the lands that bring delicious and pure Robusta coffee flavor. famous. However, due to differences in soil, Robusta flavor in different regions is also quite different. Coffee connoisseurs with sophisticated taste will easily feel this impressive yet exciting difference.
Pure Robusta coffee flavor
Pure Robusta coffee is popular with many people because of its rich taste and unique aroma. In general, pure Robusta often has a much more astringent and bitter taste than Arabica.One of the reasons for this property is that Robusta is often subjected to dry processing methods.
In addition, pure Robusta coffee beans contain a lot of Chlorogenic Acid (CGA). Although it is called an Acid, Chlorogenic Acid is not characterized by a “sour taste” but a “bitter taste”. During the roasting process of coffee beans, CGA decomposes to form caffeic acid and quinic acid, which when combined with caffeine create the characteristic bitter taste often found in Robusta. So even though Robusta has twice the acidity of Arabica, it is actually not sour at all, but more bitter than Arabica.
Besides, with an average caffeine content twice as high as Arabica, when combining these two types of coffee, it creates a harmonious product that is loved by many people. Therefore, on the market many types of Italian coffee (Espresso) always contain 10 – 15% Robusta coffee to enhance the flavor and create a more attractive crema layer.
Choose pure Robusta coffee
Depending on each person’s personal preferences, they will have their own “taste” of coffee. However, pure coffee, clean coffee without impurities are always the top choice criteria for those who love coffee.
Understanding the passion and magical emotions of coffee lovers when sipping cups of pure, flavorful coffee, The Coffee House has launched Original 1 coffee. The product has 100% ingredients. is Dak Lak Robusta coffee, the best coffee growing region in Vietnam. By applying modern roasting techniques, Original 1 Coffee brings a wonderful experience of drinking coffee at home with a rich traditional flavor.
The Coffee House’s Original 1 coffee with 100% Robusta coffee ingredients from Dak Lak, the best coffee growing region in Vietnam.
In addition, The Coffee House’s Rich Finish coffee line possesses a specialized roasting formula and is mixed with the perfect ratio of Robusta and Arabica beans. As for Rich Finish, right from the first touch of the lips, you will clearly feel the rich taste and lingering aftertaste. Rich Finish gives you an energetic, alert start and ends the day with vibrant emotions.
In addition, the famous Dak Nong Robusta coffee beans and Cau Dat Arabica coffee beans of Vietnam are also packaged by The Coffee House and create a new and attractive flavor in the Peak Flavor product line. Roasted at a golden temperature, Peak Flavor coffee is a blend of many levels and layers of flavor and taste that will bring users a new day full of inspiration.
