Coffee Encyclopedia
The definitive encyclopedia of the Coffee Capital. People, places, traditions and ideas that shaped 100+ years of coffee heritage.
Intimex Group
The absolute titan of Vietnamese agricultural exports. Intimex is frequently the #1 exporter of green coffee in Vietnam by volume.
Culi Arabica: The Concentrated Flavor Profile
Explore the rarity of Vietnamese Culi Arabica. Grown in the high altitudes of Da Lat, this peaberry delivers vibrant acidity, intense sweetness, and complex floral notes.
WASI (Western Highlands Agriculture and Forestry Science Institute)
The scientific brain behind Vietnam's coffee miracle. WASI develops the high-yield, drought-resistant Robusta clones that allow Dak Lak to dominate global production.
Cau Dat Arabica (Catimor): Vietnam's Highland Specialty
The premier Arabica growing region of Vietnam. Learn why the Catimor varietal thriving at 1,650m in Cau Dat delivers a bright, clean, and chocolate-forward cup.
Moka Bourbon: The Lost Heirloom of Da Lat
The legend of Vietnamese Moka. Discover the history of the original Bourbon varietals planted by the French in the 19th century and their elusive, highly prized flavor.
Excelsa Coffee (Liberica): Vietnam's Drought-Resistant Varietal
Exploring Coffea liberica var. dewevrei. A massive, drought-resistant coffee tree cultivated in Vietnam offering a tart, fruity profile used to add depth to complex blends.
Decaffeinated Vietnamese Robusta (Swiss Water & EA Processing)
How the world's highest-caffeine coffee is transformed. The B2B guide to sourcing Swiss Water and Ethyl Acetate decaffeinated Robusta from Vietnam.
Elephant Beans (Maragogipe/Pacamara variants in VN)
The giants of the coffee world. Exploring the cultivation of massive Maragogipe and Pacamara mutant beans in Vietnam's high-altitude microclimates.
Arabica vs. Robusta: The Ultimate B2B Blending Guide
The science of espresso formulation. How global roasters combine the acidity of Arabica with the heavy body and crema-enhancing power of Vietnamese Robusta.
Coffea Canephora (Robusta)
The botanical species that defines Buon Ma Thuot. Discovered much later than Arabica, it is the tough, highly caffeinated survivor of the coffee family.
The Genetic Evolution of High-Yield Robusta Clones (TR4, TR9)
The scientific breakthrough that made Vietnam a coffee superpower. Exploring WASI's development of high-yield, rust-resistant Robusta clones like TR4 and TR9.
TR4 (WASI Clone) — The High-Yield Standard
Developed by WASI, TR4 is the most widely planted Robusta clone in Dak Lak, famous for its extreme productivity and excellent resistance to leaf rust.