Vietnam Wet Polished Robusta Green Coffee Beans (S18, S16) – Grade 1
Original price was: $5.60.$5.53Current price is: $5.53.
- Region: Daklak Province
- Elevation: 800m
- Ripe Rate: 90-95%
- Moisture: 12.5%
- Foreign Matter: 0.1%
- Black and Broken: 0.3%
- Rate on Sieve: >90%
- Capacity: 5000 tons/year
- Price per kilogram: $/kg
- Flavor notes: strong, bold, and earthy taste.
- Features: These beans typically have a lower acidity and higher bitterness compared to Arabica coffee. The wet polishing process helps to reduce some of the bitterness and astringency commonly associated with Robusta beans, resulting in a smoother, cleaner, and more refined flavor profile. Additionally, you may find hints of dark chocolate, nuts, or woody undertones in the taste, as well as a full-bodied texture and a lasting, pleasant aftertaste.
Coffee Beans Product Information
Wet Polished Robusta Green Coffee Beans S18/S16 – Grade 1 from Daklak, Vietnam
Wet polished robusta is the grade that put Vietnamese coffee on the shelves of European and American roasters: natural Daklak robusta that is hulled and then polished with water to remove the silver skin, leaving a smooth, uniform green bean. Helena Coffee Vietnam produces around 5,000 tons a year of this Grade 1 lot in S18 and S16 screens, with 0.3% maximum black and broken beans, 0.1% foreign matter and 12.5% moisture.
How our wet polished robusta is produced
Ripe cherries (90–95% ripe rate) are harvested from partner farms at about 800 m on the Daklak plateau and sun-dried to 12.5% moisture. After hulling, the beans are fed through a wet polisher, re-dried, screened and finished on gravity tables and optical sorters. The polishing step takes away the chaff and much of the astringency that roasters associate with robusta; what is left is a dense, bluish-green bean that roasts evenly. Coffea canephora, the species behind every robusta lot, is documented on Wikipedia.
Specifications
| Origin | Daklak Province, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Variety | Robusta (Coffea canephora) |
| Elevation | About 800 m |
| Ripe rate | 90–95% |
| Grade | Grade 1 wet polished |
| Screen size | 90% min above screen 18 (S18) or 16 (S16) |
| Moisture | 12.5% max |
| Black and broken | 0.3% max |
| Foreign matter | 0.1% max |
| Capacity | 5,000 tons/year |
| Packaging | 60 kg jute bags, GrainPro liner optional |
Flavour notes and roasting
Expect a strong, bold, earthy robusta with lower acidity and more bitterness than Arabica, but smoother and cleaner than unpolished coffee: hints of dark chocolate, nuts and wood, a full-bodied texture and a pleasant, lasting aftertaste. Wet polished robusta is the classic crema component in Italian espresso blends at 20–40%, and it also makes a clean single-origin robusta for Vietnamese phin brewing and cold brew.
Because the lot is produced every month from our own processing line, wet polished robusta is also the easiest grade to put on a forward contract: we can fix the specification, packing and shipment calendar for a full season and price each container against the market at the time of the PI.
Wholesale terms
- MOQ: 1 × 20 ft container (320 bags × 60 kg ≈ 19.2 MT).
- Packaging: 60 kg jute bags; GrainPro liners, 25 kg vacuum bags or jumbo bags available.
- Pricing: FOB Ho Chi Minh City, CFR or CIF; quoted daily and fixed 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 confirmation; annual supply contracts welcome.
- 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
Should I choose S18 or S16 wet polished robusta?
S18 beans are larger and roast a little slower, which suits espresso and dark roasts. S16 beans cost less and are ideal for roast-and-ground, 3-in-1 and instant coffee. Many buyers mix both in one container.
Is wet polished robusta washed coffee?
No. The cherry is dried naturally; only the hulled green bean is polished with water. Fully washed robusta is a different process with a lighter, brighter cup.
How much can you supply per month?
Our wet polished line produces about 5,000 tons a year, so regular monthly shipments of several containers are no problem.
Related products from Helena Coffee
You may also be interested in Vietnam Robusta wet polished SCR18, Blue Dragon beans S16 S18, Wet processed robusta coffee beans, or browse our full range of Vietnamese Robusta green coffee beans.
Looking for a reliable wet polished robusta supplier? Helena Coffee ships from Daklak every month and answers enquiries within 24 hours with an FOB/CIF offer and a free sample. 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.
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.
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