robusta

Espresso blend component

Robusta is a species of coffee plant and the beans it produces, second only to arabica in commercial importance.

Robusta beans contain more caffeine and have a stronger, more bitter flavor than arabica.

The plant is hardier and easier to cultivate, making robusta cheaper to produce: The espresso blend uses robusta for its crema and kick.

coffee

espresso

Concentrated pressurized brew

commodity · filler · arabica · brew · roast · grounds · extraction

origin

Vietnam

Southeast Asian coastal nation

  • CongoMajor Central African waterway
  • UgandaEast African republic
  • IndonesiaSoutheast Asian archipelago nation

Brazil · India · Cameroon · Liberia · Angola · Tanzania · Madagascar · Philippines · Thailand · Laos

flavor

bitter

Sharp, unpleasant taste

  • earthyCoarse and unpretentious
  • woodyMade of tree-stuff
  • harshUnpleasantly severe or rough

nutty · burnt · rubbery · peanutty · chocolatey · full-bodied · astringent · bold · punchy · sharp

caffeine

stimulant

Alertness-boosting drug

buzz · potent · double-shot · strong · pick-me-up · boost · vigor · focus · awake · concentration

plant

cherries

Small red drupes

seedlings · cross-pollination · high-yield · shade-tolerant · perennial · flowering · propagation · varietal · hybrid · clone

hardiness

resilient

Able to recover quickly

durable · vigorous · adaptable · sturdy · tough · fast-growing · prolific · low-maintenance · survivor · thriving

Categories
Opposites
coffee species/variety

robustaarabica

Dominant coffee species

Bourbon · shade-grown coffee · specialty coffee · Colombian coffee · Kona

quality/prestige tier

robustaspecialty coffee

High-grade, traceable beans

single-origin · micro-lot

Phrases
Family

robust, robustness, robustly

Familiarity
Top 1,000,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G