Robusta G1 Clean S16

Robusta G1 Clean Screen 16 — The Global Standard for Premium Export

Grade 1 Clean Screen 16 is the industry-standard export grade that powers espresso machines across Europe and Asia. Sourced from the renowned Buon Ma Thuot coffee region in Vietnam's Central Highlands, S16 beans are retained on a 16/64-inch (6.3mm) screen, offering excellent uniformity and roast consistency at a competitive price point.

The Buon Ma Thuot Advantage

Grown at 500m elevation on the rich red basalt soil of Dak Lak Province, these beans inherit the full terroir signature of the Central Highlands. The ancient volcanic soil, rich in iron and trace minerals (magnesium, potassium, calcium), creates a bean with exceptional density — meaning more aromatic oils and flavor compounds per gram compared to Robusta grown in lighter soils at lower elevations.

The region's distinct dry season (November-April) with cool nights and warm days provides ideal conditions for traditional sun-drying, the most natural and flavor-preserving method of coffee processing.

Quality & Grading

Meeting strict G1 standards with maximum 0.1% black beans, 0.5% broken beans, and moisture controlled at 12.5%, this grade delivers consistent quality across every shipment. The "Clean" processing method (natural dry process followed by mechanical hulling and multi-stage sorting) produces a bean with the characteristic grey-green color that roasters worldwide associate with reliable Vietnamese Robusta.

Flavor Profile

G1 Clean S16 from Buon Ma Thuot delivers the core flavor profile that Italian master roasters have relied on for decades:

• Earthy and nutty base notes with pronounced dark chocolate character
• Low acidity — smooth and rounded, never sharp or fruity
• Full body with heavy mouthfeel, ideal for cutting through milk in cappuccinos and lattes
• High caffeine (2.0-2.5%) — the natural energy boost that distinguishes Robusta
• Excellent crema production under espresso extraction pressure

Ideal For

Volume espresso blends (the workhorse of any Italian roaster's lineup), instant coffee production, commercial roasting programs, and any application requiring consistent, bold, high-caffeine coffee. This is the grade that built Vietnam's reputation as the world's premier Robusta supplier.