Along with Arabica, Robusta is also a famous coffee commonly used in Vietnam and many countries around the world. With its very own characteristics, it is not too difficult to recognize the taste of this famous coffee. Follow the article below with Huongmai Cafe.

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%.

In terms of growing conditions, Robusta coffee grows well in areas with lots of rain and sunshine. The appropriate temperature is at 24-29 degrees Celsius, preferring to live in areas with altitudes below 1000m, common at 850-900m and in areas with fertile basalt red soil.

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In Vietnam, there are many areas suitable for growing Robusta varieties, especially Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak, Lam Dong, Gia Lai, Dak Nong, etc. famous. However, due to the difference in soil, the Robusta flavor in different regions is also relatively different. Coffee connoisseurs, with sophisticated taste will easily feel this impressive but interesting difference.

The taste of pure Robusta coffee

Pure Robusta coffee is loved by many people because of its rich taste and characteristic aroma. In general, pure Robusta often has a much more acrid and bitter taste than Arabica. One of the reasons for this property is that Robusta is often applied dry processing method.

In addition, pure Robusta coffee beans contain high levels of Chlorogenic Acid (CGA). Although called Acid, Chlorogenic Acid is not characterized by a "sour taste" but a "bitter taste". During the roasting process of coffee beans, CGA will decompose to form caffeic acid and quinic acid, which, when combined with caffeine, will create the characteristic bitter taste commonly found in Robusta. So even though Robusta has twice as much acid as Arabica, it's actually not sour, but more bitter than Arabica.

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Besides, with an average caffeine content twice as high as Arabica, when combining these two types of coffee, it produces a harmonious product that many people love. Therefore, on the market many types of Italian coffee (Espresso) always have 10-15% Robusta coffee to enhance the flavor and create a more attractive crema layer.

Choose pure Robusta coffee

Depending on the individual preferences of each person, they will have their own "taste" of coffee. However, pure coffee, clean coffee without mixing impurities is always the first choice criteria of those who love true coffee.

Understand the passion and magical emotions of coffee lovers when sipping pure, flavorful cups of coffee. The best coffee growing regions are carefully selected by us. By applying modern roasting techniques, Huongmai coffee brings a wonderful experience of drinking coffee at home with a rich traditional flavor. Owning a specialized roasting formula and being mixed in perfect proportions. As for the product lines of Huongmai Cafe, right from the first touch, you will feel the rich taste and lingering aftertaste. Coffee gives you an energetic, alert start and ends the day with uplifting emotions.

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