Botanical species

Canephora (Robusta)

Coffea canephora

Hardier, fuller-bodied, more caffeine. What gives an espresso blend its structure.

Vietnam

Altitude500–1000 m

Harvestoct · nov · dec · jan

ProcessingNatural

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TR4 TRS1 Xanh lùn (TS5)

Uganda

Altitude900–1500 m

Harvestoct · nov · dec

ProcessingWashed, Natural

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NARO-Kituza Robusta 1 NARO-Kituza Robusta 2

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SL28 Sln.6

Canephora (Robusta): what to know

It also grows in the lowlands and stands up to disease and climate. It has roughly twice the caffeine of Arabica and brings crema and body, which is why it features in many Italian espresso blends. The quality of fine Canephora today is far higher than its reputation.

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