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Specialty Robusta Tour - Subscription
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Introducing the world's first specialty Robusta coffee subscription.
For two decades, Paradise Roasters and its partners have worked tirelessly to elevate the underrated perception of the Robusta species in the specialty coffee market.
This Robusta subscription is the culmination of those efforts.
Already containing less acid, less sugar, and 2x more caffeine than its arabica counterpart, the Robusta coffee bean possesses the natural attributes of a desirable cup of coffee.
Only the means of production (machines and mass manufacturing) have prevented Robusta from becoming a widely sought-after alternative to arabica.
But, when the Robusta bean is approached with respect, cultivated by hand, and roasted with great care, the bold, deep mouthfeel is quite unlike anything else in the world.
Yours to enjoy today, on a schedule of your choosing, only in Paradise.
Roast Type: Light to Medium
Each month we will feature a different coffee from our network of producers across the globe: Ecuador, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Brazil, India and more!
Our first feature coffee for July 2023 comes from our friend, the Queen of Robusta: Denise Bustamante of Hacienda Legrand. An special experimental lot she made for us using our Lactic Natural process we developed for Arabicas in Hawai‘i.
Brief History of Robusta Coffee:
Coffea Canephora, often called Robusta Coffee, is the 2nd most commonly grown coffee species after arabica. Though currently constituting about 40% of global production, Robusta coffee has largely been used in instant coffee and low cost blends, with some exceptions. For example, Robusta coffee has a long history as a key component of many traditional espresso blends in Italy. Our own Espresso Classico, modeled on Northern-Italian style espresso blends, includes Robusta.
These coffees are roasted with espresso preparation in mind, but many will also work well for french press or pour-over applications.
Tips for brewing with Robusta:
Robusta is less dense than arabica coffees and behaves a lot differently in brewing. A finer grind is generally required. We have some tips from Barista and Brewers cup champion friends in Ecuador for how to get the best out of single origin robustas.
Pour Over by Johann Buenano 2019 Ecuador Brewers Cup Champion
- Use 15g of ground coffee to 200mL hot water (201-203F)
- Pre-wet the grinds with 30ml water.
- After 30 seconds pour the remaining 170g of water all at once.
- Target brew time of 1:30-1:45
Espresso Recipe from 2016 Ecuador Barista Champion Mario Idrovo
- Use 20g+ (if your basket will allow) with 194-196F Water.
- 1:2 Brewing ratio. 20g coffee =40g brewed espresso
- 23 second extraction time.
Robusta produces a lot of crema so the volume can be very deceptive. It will look like it is pouring too fast, but the crema will settle out after brewing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a robusta coffee?
Robusta coffee is a type of coffee made from the beans of the Coffea canephora plant. It is known for its strong, robust flavor and higher caffeine content than Arabica. Our Specialty Robusta Tour brings you select Robusta coffee from around the world.
What is the flavor profile of Robusta coffee?
Robusta coffee boasts a bold, full-bodied flavor with a distinctive earthy taste. It typically exhibits notes of chocolate and nuts. Through our subscription, you'll get to explore the diverse flavors of specialty Robusta coffee.
Where is Robusta coffee primarily grown?
Robusta coffee is primarily grown in Africa, Vietnam, and parts of South America. Our Specialty Robusta Tour subscription sources beans from the finest Robusta-growing regions, providing a global coffee experience.
Is Robusta coffee considered lower quality than Arabica?
While Robusta was once considered lower quality than Arabica, this is not always the case. We source high-quality Robusta beans that are carefully selected and roasted to showcase the unique flavors and characteristics of this variety.
What's the difference between Robusta and Arabica coffee?
The main differences between Robusta and Arabica coffee are in taste, caffeine content, and growing conditions. Robusta has a bolder taste, higher caffeine content, and grows well at lower altitudes, while Arabica has a milder flavor, lower caffeine, and requires higher altitudes.
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Roasting, Shipping & Payment
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We roast for Online orders Monday/Wednesday/Friday. Unless the coffee lists a special roast date, your retail order will be roasted the next Monday, Wednesday, or Friday following your order. Orders placed before 11:00AM CST on Monday, Wednesday, or Friday will be roasted the same day as ordered. Coffees will be shipped within 2 days of roasting
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We do not sell green coffee.
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Yes, we ship worldwide. If you have trouble placing an international order, send an email to hello@paradiseroasters.comand we will create a custom invoice for you. We work with several shipping carriers and seek the most cost effective shipping options for our customers.
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We do not currently offer any Organic certified coffees. Green coffees imported to Hawaii must be fumigated before entry to protect the local coffee industry from pests and diseases. Some of the coffees we purchase may be from from Organic certified farms but we cannot label the as such after fumigation..
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Orders with two or more 12oz bags are shipped via USPS Priority and are usually received within 2-4 days post shipment. Orders containing only one 12oz bag are shipped USPS First Class and can take up to 5 days post shipment. USPS Priority and First Class shipping are available at Standard USPS rates.
Expedited shipping options with FedEX are available for an extra charge.
Company & Facility
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We roast and fulfill all of our coffee orders in Hilo, Hawai'i.
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We roast in small batches using A Diedrich IR12 roasting machine.
Satisfaction Guaranteed
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We source an array of the top specialty coffees worldwide that appeal to an array of different palates.
If at any point you have difficulty brewing, or just appreciating one of our roasted coffees, no problem. Shoot us an email within 5 days of receiving your coffee and we'll help you find the correct brew settings for your coffee, or give you a credit (minus actual shipping costs) on your next purchase. Yep, we're a Satisfaction Guarantee coffee company!
Please note, our Satisfaction Guarantee only applies to U.S. orders of roasted coffees, and you must contact us within 5 days of receiving the coffees. Credits do not include actual shipping fees, which may be different from posted shipping fees.
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We roast in small batches using A Diedrich IR12 roasting machine.
Coffees
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Our commitment to you is to serve exceptional, fresh-roasted coffees. And part of being exceptional means roasting before the flavors inherent in the green bean begin to fade, which happens over time.
Like apples and pumpkins, coffee is a seasonal agricultural product and each country has a different harvesting cycle in which coffees are at their peak. If we were to insist on serving a single origin all year long, the flavors in that coffee would be noticeably better one half of the year over the other. So the reason you no longer see that coffee you loved is because the optimal season has passed. For more on seasonality in coffees, see this blog post here.
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Hopefully so. If it was a popular product or we receive customer requests, we will make every attempt to bring it back. However, please note that coffees from a certain producer may not taste the same year after year.
If you loved a coffee and no longer see it listed, shoot us an email and ask us what is similar. We’d be happy to provide a personal recommendation.
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We aim for balance and completeness along with differentiation and distinction. You shouldn't need to be a professional coffee taster to tell the coffees a part, so, when we’re selecting coffees, we want them to be distinct from each other.
We avoid ”one-trick pony” type coffees, such as Ethiopians with great aroma but no body or acidity, or coffees with good aroma and acidity but lacking sweetness. These elements, which are often reflections of the growing conditions, are harmonized through good roasting.
And, obviously, defects — even subtle defects — influence our selection. Since we live and work at origin, we’re sensitive to coffee defects like “past crop”, pulpy, and naturals that border on over-ferment. With naturals, we’ll only carry these when great examples are available.
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Our perspective on roasting is similar: we seek balance and distinction. To expect that a coffee is “best” when roasted to some pre-determined degree (i.e. only light roasting or only dark roasting) is analogous to thinking that each person would look best in the same outfit, or each coffee should be grown in the same way. We believe it’s our job to discover the roast degree which best highlights outstanding qualities in each coffee.
