Excelsa Coffee Grade 1 Screen 16 Cleaned | Vietnam Origin
- Moisture Content: 12.5% max
- Foreign Matter: 0.5% max
- Defective Beans: 2.0% max
- Screen Size: 90% min above screen 16
- Cleanliness: Thoroughly cleaned to remove impurities
Coffee Beans Product Information
Excelsa Coffee Grade 1 Screen 16 – Cleaned Specialty Excelsa from Vietnam
Excelsa Coffee Grade 1 is the best excelsa Helena Coffee Vietnam offers: beans cleaned and screened so that 90% stay above screen 16, with no more than 2% defective beans, 0.5% foreign matter and 12.5% moisture. It is a rare coffee with a tart, fruity cup, and this grade is clean enough to sell as a single origin or to feature in a specialty blend.
Why roasters are looking at excelsa coffee beans
Excelsa, long classified as a variety of Coffea liberica and now proposed by researchers as a separate species, is one of the least known coffees in the world. Its tart, dark-fruit profile gives roasters a way to offer something genuinely new, and its trees cope well with heat and drought, which is drawing attention as growers look for climate-resilient crops. Vietnam grows excelsa on a small scale, so each harvest yields limited volumes of Grade 1 beans.
Every lot of Excelsa Coffee Grade 1 is hand-checked after machine cleaning, because excelsa beans vary more in shape and colour than robusta. That extra step is what keeps defects at 2% or less and makes the beans attractive enough for specialty retail packs.
Specifications
| Origin | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Species | Excelsa (Coffea liberica var. dewevrei) |
| Grade | Grade 1, cleaned |
| Screen size | 90% min above screen 16 |
| Moisture | 12.5% max |
| Foreign matter | 0.5% max |
| Defective beans | 2% max |
| Cleanliness | Thoroughly cleaned to remove impurities |
| Packaging | 60 kg jute bags or 25 kg vacuum bags |
Cup profile of Excelsa Coffee Grade 1
Expect tart, dark-fruit notes with a distinctive complex character, a light-to-medium body and a long finish. Excelsa Coffee Grade 1 shines as a light or medium roast for filter and pour-over, where its fruit and acidity stand out, and it adds a memorable top note to espresso blends at 10–20%. Because the beans are cleaned to a low defect count, the cup is clean enough for cupping tables and specialty menus.
For roasters who want to tell a story, excelsa coffee beans from Vietnam pair well with our liberica and fine robusta lots in a three-species tasting flight, a format that works well for cafés and subscription boxes.
Terms for buyers of Excelsa Coffee Grade 1
- Availability: limited each harvest; ask for current stock and minimum order.
- Packaging: 60 kg jute bags or 25 kg vacuum bags; GrainPro liners on request.
- Pricing: FOB Ho Chi Minh City, CFR or CIF, confirmed by signed PI.
- Payment: 30% T/T deposit and 70% balance by T/T, or irrevocable L/C at sight.
- Shipping: full, mixed or LCL shipments depending on volume.
- Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, ICO certificate, phytosanitary and fumigation certificates.
Frequently asked questions
Is Excelsa Coffee Grade 1 suitable as a single origin?
Yes. With only 2% defects and 0.5% foreign matter, it is clean enough to roast and sell on its own as a specialty single origin.
How should I roast excelsa?
Start with a light-to-medium roast to keep the fruit and acidity, then adjust. Excelsa beans are dense, so a steady heat application through the middle of the roast helps develop sweetness.
Do you offer a cheaper excelsa grade?
Yes. Our Excelsa Grade 2 allows up to 5% defects and is priced for blending.
Related products from Helena Coffee
You may also be interested in Excelsa coffee Grade 2, Vietnam Liberica coffee beans, Fine Robusta natural anaerobic, or browse our full range of Vietnamese Robusta green coffee beans.
Discover Excelsa Coffee Grade 1 from Vietnam. Request a sample and quotation from Helena Coffee: email info@helenacoffee.vn, WhatsApp +84 789 818 828, or use our contact page.
Certifications
Exploring Vietnam Robusta: Bold Flavor Profile and Unique Taste
Vietnam shines as the top global exporter of robust and flavorful Robusta coffee, with its lush Central Highlands provinces—Kon Tum, Gia Lai, Dak Lak, Dak Nong, and Lam Dong—dedicating around 90% of their coffee fields to this thriving crop.
This bountiful bean also thrives in midland regions like Vung Tau and Dong Nai, known for their high yields. Delve into the aromatic world of Robusta coffee through renowned growing regions such as Pleiku, Ayun Pa, Buon Ho, and the iconic Buon Ma Thuot—celebrated as Vietnam’s coffee capital.
Attitude
Nestled at an elevation of 500m-600m above sea level, the Central Highlands of Vietnam boast rich red basalt soil and a cool, rainy climate—perfect conditions for cultivating exquisite Robusta coffee for centuries. This region’s beans are famed for their potent caffeine content, bold flavors, and low acidity, enticing coffee aficionados worldwide.
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Environment
Climate factors such as precipitation, temperature, and humidity play a crucial role in shaping a coffee’s maturation, overall flavor, and quality. Coffee-producing countries either boast naturally ideal conditions for growth or employ innovative techniques to enhance their ecosystems.
Robusta coffee, in particular, thrives in a harmonious dance with its environment, flourishing under the tender care of nature’s elements. As you indulge in its rich, bold flavors, you’ll savor the exquisite results of this intricate interplay.
Precipitation
500m – 800m
Temperature
17℃
Humidity
71%
Processing
Coffee processing involves separating the bean from the cherry, with popular methods like washed, dry, and honey, among others. Each technique emphasizes different aspects to create unique flavors, inviting you to explore and savor the diverse world of coffee.
Washed
Fully Washed
Dried
Sun-dried
Natural
Fully Washed
Timeline
Harvest and export times are based off when a particular coffee will be at its peak quality. Cherries picked at the start of the harvest season tend to be underdeveloped, and those picked at the end are often overdeveloped, so producers aim for that sweet
Harvest
Export
Dec – Sept
Dak Lak Viet Nam
Dak Lak Province, nestled in Vietnam’s Central Highlands, earns its title as the “capital” of Vietnamese coffee with its sprawling green coffee fields cascading across the region’s basaltic hills, bathed in sunlight and caressed by gentle winds. Home to numerous distinguished coffee brands, Dak Lak’s exceptional beans have captured hearts worldwide, with exports reaching over 80 countries and territories, solidifying its global reputation for exceptional coffee.
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