A particular specialty in the world of Robusta is "anaerobic Robusta." Fermentation without oxygen alters the sugars and acids in the beans, which can result in intense, fruity flavors. This technique has catapulted Robusta beans into the league of specialty coffees. Notes of berries, peach, and even red wine make these beans a delicacy for coffee connoisseurs.
Caffeine content in fermented Robusta
Robusta's caffeine content remains largely unchanged during fermentation. Caffeine is an extremely stable molecule that is hardly degraded by chemical processes such as fermentation or roasting. Robusta still contains about twice as much caffeine as Arabica, even though the flavor becomes more refined and nuanced through fermentation.
Conclusion
Anaerobic Robusta is often considered a specialty coffee, as its unique fermentation process makes the bean a special delicacy prized by coffee connoisseurs. These beans require specific sustainable growing conditions and precise fermentation techniques, which generally make them more expensive and less available than conventional Robusta. Anaerobic fermentation allows coffee farmers to significantly alter the characteristics of Robusta beans to produce particularly flavorful specialty coffees.
Coweli offers an exclusive selection of high-quality Anaerobic Robusta coffees sourced from select coffee farmers in Vietnam. These farmers specialize exclusively in specialty coffee and place great emphasis on sustainable cultivation and exceptional quality.
The beans were rated over 80 points by the renowned Coffee Quality Institute (CQI), placing them in the specialty coffee category. Some varieties have even achieved scores between 82 and 87 points – a testament to their excellent quality. Of course, the scores vary each year, as they depend heavily on harvest conditions, but the passion and dedication of the farmers always guarantees an exceptional coffee experience.
Our Anaerobic Robusta and Fine Robusta, which are processed using methods such as Natural and Honey, are particularly popular in the USA and Japan. We also offer our exclusive beans to roasters in Germany and Austria. If you are interested, please contact us! We will be happy to advise you personally and with passion!
