Robusta (Canephora) · Other species
Robusta
Coffea canephora grows in hot, low-altitude areas and is high in caffeine (about 2–2.7%). Vietnam is the largest producer; Brazil calls it Conilon. Fine Robusta specialty lots are emerging.
In the cup
Bitter, woody and dark-chocolatey with a heavy body and thick crema.
Traits
- Stature
- Tall
- Yield
- High
- Leaf rust
- Resistant
- Cup potential
- Fair