The world’s largest Robusta exporter
About 90% of Vietnam’s coffee is Robusta. The relatively low, hot and humid Central Highlands suit this heat- and disease-tolerant species, and Buôn Ma Thuột in Đắk Lắk province is called the "Robusta capital." Robusta is more bitter and heavier-bodied than Arabica, with roughly twice the caffeine. It is consumed worldwide in instant coffee and as the backbone of dark espresso blends — and Vietnam is the center of that supply. The heavy chocolate, nut and earthy register evolved hand in hand with the traditional way of drinking it: with condensed milk.