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|Can High-Quality Robusta Replace Arabica?|

Writer: BeRoBeRo
Jun 21, 20241 min read

  • Jenna Gottlieb spoke with Pranoy Thipaiah from Kerehaklu coffee farm in India about the rising potential of fine robusta. Climate change poses significant challenges to arabica production, reducing yields and quality. Pranoy observed that warmer summers and erratic monsoons have severely impacted arabica production at his farm, disrupting flowering and increasing pest attacks.

  • The Rise of Specialty Robusta

  • In response to harsh climate conditions, some farmers are turning to robusta, which is more resilient. Specialty robusta, scoring 80+ on the SCA chart, offers high yields and unique flavor profiles when given the same care as arabica. Pioneering farms are using advanced techniques to produce high-quality robusta, attracting attention from brands like Black Sheep Coffee in London

  • Can It Replace Arabica?

  • Although specialty robusta is gaining popularity due to its resilience and lower costs, it is unlikely to completely replace arabica. Instead, robusta is expected to become an important component in coffee blends, enhancing body and caffeine content.

  • Call for Opinions

  • We invite readers and coffee enthusiasts to share their thoughts and experiences on specialty robusta. Have you tried it? How does it compare to arabica? Could robusta become a key component in coffee blends? Join the discussion and share your insights!

  • About Jenna Gottlieb:

  • Jenna Gottlieb is a renowned freelance journalist and author currently based in Iceland. She specializes in travel, lifestyle, and business writing, with her work appearing in prominent publications like Associated Press, CNN Travel, and Quartz.




 
 
 

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Specialty Coffee

"COVID initiated an unexpected crisis, causing the world to stall and shut down. Thus, we must live slower and capture the best moments in the darkest of times. I wondered whether my love for coffee has ripened over this period. I began devoting my time and passion towards researching the field of specialty coffee. I realized the value of coffee is more than just caffeine. It embodies a culture, a taste of different countries that diversify itself in every nation with a history of development dated back to the 19th century."

 

Slowly, the “sophisticated knowledge” I once pride myself on shattered. I had been so shortsighted and so assumptious. I never cared about where the products of my passion came from, knew nothing about growing to preliminary processing, roasting, preserving, and brewing a great cup of coffee. And I know, there are many presumptuous people all around us, just like me a few years back. They never knew what a great experience coffee could be despite it being indispensable in our lives. ​ As my appreciation for coffee reaches its peak, I feel delighted and satisfied sipping every cup of high-quality espresso extracted from Vietnam Fine Robusta beans. If you could experience every stage of the coffee value chain, from the early plantations to a cup of coffee, you will feel the same way as i do. This is the biggest motivation for us to pursue our dream of bringing high-quality Robusta beans to coffee lovers around the world. Trust me! The nature-gifted Fine Robusta that Vietnam has proudly developed shall be a great addition to your collection of specialty coffee. ​ iO Coffee looks forward to the companionship of all partners and the coffee-loving community on this wonderful journey. ​

 

Sincerely,

Ngo Huan Trung

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