Coffee

Robusta coffee

Green and roasted Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) for roasters, blenders and instant-coffee producers. Green beans are quoted by screen size, defect count and processing method.

Screen 18
Screen 16
Screen 15
Screen 13 / 12
Grade 1 / Grade 2

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Specification

Product specification
Attribute	Detail
Species	Coffea canephora (Robusta)
Forms	Green (unroasted) beans; roasted beans on request
Processing	Natural (dry-processed) as standard; washed or wet-polished from some origins
Moisture	ICO quality programme: 8.0–12.5% for green coffee
Defects	ICO quality programme: max 150 defects per 300 g sample for Robusta
Lot details	Origin, crop year and cup notes listed on the quotation

Robusta screen sizes and grades

Robusta screen sizes and grades
Grade	What it means
Screen 18	Beans retained on an 18/64-inch (7.1 mm) round screen. The largest standard size.
Screen 16	Retained on a 16/64-inch (6.35 mm) screen.
Screen 15	Retained on a 15/64-inch (6.0 mm) screen, a common Ugandan grade.
Screen 13 / 12	Smaller beans, used mainly for instant coffee and value blends.
Grade 1 / Grade 2	Origin grades that combine screen size with limits on black, broken and foreign matter. Limits depend on the origin standard.

Packaging

Pack formats
Format	Configuration
60 kg jute bags	Standard export bag for green coffee, with optional hermetic barrier liners.
Container bulk liner	Loose green coffee in a lined 20 ft container, by agreement.
250 g, 500 g and 1 kg bags	Roasted beans in valve bags, packed in outer cartons.

Applications

Espresso and value blends, instant (soluble) coffee and coffee extracts.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between green and roasted Robusta?

Green beans are unroasted and keep for months in dry storage. Roasted beans are ready to grind and should be used within weeks of roasting.

Can I get a sample?

A pre-shipment sample can be arranged where the lot allows. Ask for it in your enquiry.

What is the minimum order quantity?

It depends on the product and the lot. The minimum quantity, price and delivery terms are set out in the written quotation.