Cafea Proaspat Prajita India Balehonnur Canephora (robusta)

Robusta, along with Arabica and its varieties, is one of the two coffee shrub species (Coffea canephora var. robusta) cultivated commercially around the world. Robusta beans are most often used to make instant coffee and have twice as much caffeine as Arabica beans.

Although Robusta is not a favorite in the gourmet coffee market, it is an excellent base for espresso blends, enriching the coffee’s flavor. Robusta gives espresso a taste that can be described as “rustic,” with subtle notes of wood and tobacco. Robusta adds a little punch to coffee blends, helping espresso stand out in milk-based drinks, too. Most blends contain 10–15% Robusta so as not to overshadow the delicate flavors of Arabica.

Available as whole beans or ground (for cezve, espresso, filter, or brew).