Robusta beans typically have a stronger, more assertive flavor, with a higher caffeine content and less acidity than arabica coffee. Robusta is also much more resilient to droughts, lower altitudes, poor soil conditions, and climate change.

We source all of our robusta from dedicated farms in the lush central highlands of Vietnam.

Robusta beans excel in brewing methods that highlight their boldness and body, such as espresso, phin filters, moka pots, or Turkish coffee. They also work great in blends with arabica to boost the energizing qualities of coffee and add additional depth of flavor. Robusta-arabica blends can be brewed using a French press, AeroPress, drip coffeemaker, or espresso machine.

Yes, robusta beans work well for making cold brew coffee at home, but the flavor is much stronger, bolder, and has a higher caffeine kick than arabica-based cold brews.

Keep your robusta beans in an airtight container at room temperature, away from direct sunlight and moisture. We recommend keeping your Cafely robusta coffee in the resealable bag it arrives in. For long-term storage (more than 3 months), you may keep the unopened package in the freezer.

Vietnam has the perfect climate for brewing high-grade robusta coffee. Over many generations, the Vietnamese have figured out the best way to prepare this coffee. They prepare it using a slow, immersion-style brewer called the phin filter — which maximizes the bold flavors of this punchy coffee. The brew is then poured over ice to cool and mixed with condensed milk to balance the flavors of the coffee.

As part of Cafely’s happiness guarantee, we’ll provide a full refund within 30 days for any order you aren’t completely happy with. Contact our customer service team with your order number to process the return.