About This Quality

Vietnam Robusta Grade 1 Washed SC 15

Cupping Notes:

  • Heavy body, sweet, well balanced, clean finish

Process

Washed

Varietal

Robusta

Producer

Smallholder Producers

Farm

Smallholder Farms

Region

Lam Dong

Altitude

700-800 masl

The Story Behind Robusta Grade 1 Washed SC 15

Vietnamese Polished Robusta 16 Green Coffee Beans from Mercon Specialty

Vietnam's Central Highlands have long been recognized for producing robust, dependable coffees that form the backbone of roasteries around the world. Today, a growing emphasis on quality-driven production is revealing a more refined side of Vietnamese Robusta, one that showcases clarity, balance, and consistency alongside its signature body.

Produced in the fertile volcanic soils of the Central Highlands, this Grade 1 Washed Robusta benefits from tropical growing conditions and distinct wet and dry seasons that create an ideal environment for coffee cultivation. Carefully harvested cherries are fully washed, a process that removes the fruit before drying to produce a cleaner, more structured cup while preserving the coffee's natural sweetness and depth.

The coffee is prepared to Screen 15, ensuring uniform bean size for even roasting and dependable performance across a variety of applications. Careful sorting and strict preparation standards further enhance cup quality, resulting in a coffee with reduced bitterness, improved clarity, and remarkable consistency.

The result is a full-bodied cup with notes of dark chocolate, roasted nuts, and subtle spice, offering exceptional performance in espresso blends, instant coffee, and modern roasting programs where body, crema, and reliability are essential.