Description
Spray dried instant coffee blend SD04 is our standard robusta–arabica soluble coffee: 80% robusta and 20% arabica, produced in Buon Ma Thuot to one fixed formula. The robusta share carries body, strength and caffeine, while the arabica share rounds off the bitterness and adds aroma. The result is a classic, strong profile with a balanced finish.
Because the ratio is fixed, SD04 is the easiest blend to build a long-term program on. Your approved sample becomes the reference, and each lot ships with a certificate of analysis (COA) against the same spec.
What Is a Spray Dried Instant Coffee Blend?
A spray dried instant coffee blend is soluble coffee made from more than one coffee type, here robusta and arabica, and dried into powder in a spray tower. Robusta brings body and caffeine; arabica brings aroma, gentle acidity and sweetness. SD04 fixes that balance at 80/20, while our other blend options let you move it.
Which Helena Blend Fits Your Product?
| SD04 | SD05 | Robusta & arabica blend (16413) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ratio | Fixed 80% robusta / 20% arabica | Premium recipe tuned for aroma | Set to the ratio you specify |
| Character | Classic, strong, balanced | Chocolate and fruit aroma, lively finish | Depends on the ratio you choose |
| Typical buyer | Repeat bulk and private-label programs | Premium retail jars, iced and milk drinks | Brands matching a target taste or cost |
Specifications
| Parameter | SD04 specification |
|---|---|
| Product code | SD04 |
| Ingredients | 80% robusta, 20% arabica |
| Produced in | Buon Ma Thuot, Dak Lak, Vietnam |
| Form | Fine spray dried powder |
| Moisture | ≤ 4.0% |
| Caffeine | 3.0–4.0% |
| Solubility | ≥ 98% |
| pH (1% solution, 25°C) | 5.0–5.5 |
| Total plate count | ≤ 10³ CFU/g |
| Coliforms | ≤ 10/g |
| Shelf life | 24 months from production date |
| Packing | 25 kg kraft bags with PE liner, bulk bags or custom OEM packs |
| HS code | 2101.11 (confirm the national subheading with your customs broker) |
| Certifications | ISO 22000:2018, HACCP, Halal-certified, FDA-registered facility |
Taste Profile & Applications
This spray dried instant coffee blend has the classic, strong instant profile, recognizably robusta, with the arabica share rounding off the bitterness. That makes it a safe middle choice for distributors who sell into several countries with one SKU.
- Black instant coffee in jars, sticks or sachets for mainstream retail.
- 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 mixes where you want a rounder coffee note than pure robusta gives.
- Repacking and foodservice programs that need the same taste every shipment.
- Food production, from coffee-flavoured drinks to desserts.
Not ideal if you need a strong, cheap mixing base (choose a robusta grade) or a mild, low-caffeine arabica cup (choose SD06).
Processing & Quality Control
SD04 is made in our instant coffee plant under ISO 22000:2018 and HACCP, from roasting and extraction through spray drying and packing. The fixed formula is what keeps the cup consistent from one container to the next. Each lot is released against the parameters above, including total plate count ≤10³ CFU/g and coliforms ≤10/g, and documented on the COA. Pre-shipment samples and SGS, Cotecna or Vinacontrol inspection are available on request.
Packing, Shipping & Ordering
- Inquiry: tell us your volume, packing and destination port. We reply within 24 hours with an FOB Ho Chi Minh City (Cat Lai) price; CFR/CIF on request.
- Sample: 200–500 g free for qualified buyers, for lab and cup tests.
- Order: MOQ from 1 MT. In 25 kg bags a 20 ft container holds about 6 MT and a 40 ft about 12 MT.
- Production: about 15–20 working days for bulk; private label about 20–30 days after artwork approval.
- Payment & documents: T/T deposit with the balance before B/L release, or L/C at sight. You receive the invoice, packing list, B/L, certificate of origin, COA and health certificate.
Related Products
- Robusta arabica instant coffee SD05: our premium, aroma-led blend with chocolate and fruit notes.
- Robusta arabica instant coffee blend: a blend produced to the ratio you specify.
- Spray dried instant arabica coffee: SD06, 100% arabica for a smoother, lighter cup.
- Freeze dried instant coffee blend: the same two species in a premium freeze-dried format.
- All blends and robusta grades: Vietnam spray dried instant coffee wholesale range.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why choose a blend instead of 100% robusta instant coffee?
Arabica softens robusta’s bitterness and adds aroma and gentle acidity, while robusta keeps the body, strength and cost under control. An 80/20 blend tastes rounder than pure robusta without losing the punch that many instant coffee drinkers expect. If your market wants maximum strength, our Grade 1 robusta SD02 is the better fit.
Can you change the 80/20 ratio of SD04?
No. SD04 stays at 80/20 so that repeat orders taste the same. If you need a different balance, choose our premium SD05 or our robusta and arabica blend made to your specification. Send us your target profile, or the product you want to match, and we will suggest a starting point.
Is SD04 suitable for 3-in-1 sticks and vending?
Yes. SD04 works in 2-in-1 and 3-in-1 mixes, vending powders and black instant. We can supply it in 25 kg bulk bags for your own mixing line, or produce finished sticks and sachets under your brand; private-label lead time is about 20–30 days after artwork approval.
