Robusta Coffee Grade 1 Screen 16 Cleaned | 0.5%BB
$5.31
- Moisture Content: 12.5% max
- Foreign Matter: 0.1% max
- Black Beans: 0.1% max
- Broken Beans: 0.3% max
- Other Beans: 0.5% max
- Screen Size: Minimum 90% above screen 16
- Quality: Free from moldy and fermented beans
Coffee Beans Product Information
Robusta Coffee Grade 1 Screen 16 Cleaned – 0.5% Black & Broken, Daklak Vietnam
Our Robusta Coffee Grade 1 Screen 16 is the most cost-efficient Grade 1 lot at Helena Coffee Vietnam: at least 90% of beans above screen 16 (6.3 mm), a very low 0.5% black and broken count and strict cleaning to 0.1% foreign matter. Importers choose it when they need Grade 1 purity for roast-and-ground or instant production without paying the premium for the larger screen 18 beans.
How we clean Robusta Coffee Grade 1 Screen 16 to 0.5% BB
After sun-drying in Daklak, the natural beans are hulled, de-stoned and polished, then sized on vibrating screens. The screen 16 fraction is run through gravity tables to remove light and immature beans and through optical sorters to pull black, sour and insect-damaged beans. The lot allows a maximum of 0.1% black beans, 0.3% broken beans and 0.5% other beans, and it is free from mouldy and fermented beans. Vietnam is the world’s largest robusta producer, according to the International Coffee Organization, and Daklak is its leading coffee province.
Specifications
| Origin | Daklak, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Variety | Robusta (Coffea canephora) |
| Grade | Grade 1, cleaned |
| Screen size | 90% min above screen 16 (6.3 mm) |
| Moisture | 12.5% max |
| Black beans | 0.1% max |
| Broken beans | 0.3% max |
| Other beans | 0.5% max |
| Foreign matter | 0.1% max |
| Quality note | Free from mouldy and fermented beans |
| Processing | Natural (sun-dried), machine cleaned, gravity and colour sorted |
| Packaging | 60 kg jute bags, 320 bags per 20 ft container |
Cup profile and best uses
Screen 16 beans roast a little faster than screen 18 and give a slightly lighter body, so this lot is ideal for medium-dark roast-and-ground products, 3-in-1 and instant coffee extraction, and as a crema builder in espresso blends. Expect clean bitterness, cocoa and roasted-grain notes with no sour or fermented defects. Because the Robusta Coffee Grade 1 Screen 16 lot is tightly sized, extraction yields in instant plants are consistent batch after batch.
Wholesale terms
- MOQ: 1 × 20 ft container (320 bags × 60 kg ≈ 19.2 MT).
- Packaging: 60 kg jute bags; jumbo bags (1,000 kg) for instant coffee plants on request.
- Pricing: FOB Ho Chi Minh City, CFR or CIF; quoted daily and confirmed by signed PI.
- Payment: 30% T/T deposit and 70% balance by T/T, or irrevocable L/C at sight.
- Lead time: 2–3 weeks from PI to vessel departure.
- Documents: commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, Certificate of Origin, ICO certificate, phytosanitary and fumigation certificates; SGS, Cotecna or Cafecontrol inspection on request.
Frequently asked questions
Is Robusta Coffee Grade 1 Screen 16 suitable for instant coffee production?
Yes. Uniform screen 16 beans give predictable extraction yields and a clean, strong liquor, which is why many soluble coffee factories in Asia and Europe specify this grade.
What does 0.5% BB mean?
BB stands for black and broken beans. This lot allows a maximum of 0.1% black and 0.3% broken, well under the 2% black and broken limit of standard screen 18 commercial grade.
Can I combine screen 16 and screen 18 in one container?
Yes. Mixed loads of Robusta Coffee Grade 1 Screen 16 and screen 18 are common; we mark the bags separately and issue one set of documents.
Related products from Helena Coffee
You may also be interested in Robusta Grade 1 screen 18 (2% BB), Robusta Clean S16 S18 Grade 1, Cleaned robusta green coffee beans, unwashed, or browse our full range of Vietnamese Robusta green coffee beans.
Need a competitive offer on Robusta Coffee Grade 1 Screen 16? Send your monthly volume and destination port to Helena Coffee and we will reply with FOB/CIF pricing and a free sample within 24 hours. Email info@helenacoffee.vn, WhatsApp +84 789 818 828, or visit 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.
Yet, the allure of Central Highlands coffee lies in its unique regional nuances. Some beans enchant with silky notes of butter, oil, or caramel, while others capture the essence of the sun-kissed highlands and crisp mountain breezes. Discover the captivating tastes that have made Central Highlands coffee a cherished treasure for generations.
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.
