i.Backbone of the world’s robusta
Vietnam is the world’s second-largest coffee producer, and Dak Lak’s robusta is the leading player — home to Buon Ma Thuot, the “robusta capital.”
Altitude
450–800m
MASL
R·02
Vietnam · Dak Lak
Vietnam · Asia · Growing region
Dak Lakダクラク省（ブオンマートゥオット）
Dak Lak province (centered on Buon Ma Thuot) is Vietnam’s definitive robusta region and one of the world’s leading robusta suppliers.
Altitude 450–800 mnaturalwashed
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
natural
washed also / mostly natural
Body · Acidity
Full · Mild
Full · Low
Country rank
World No. 2
Vietnam (production · Vietnam)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Dak Lak province (centered on Buon Ma Thuot) is Vietnam’s definitive robusta region and one of the world’s leading robusta suppliers.
Grown hardy at lower elevations, it delivers dark chocolate, earthy and smoky tones and a powerful bitterness — the foundation of espresso and Vietnamese coffee.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Dak Lak province (Buon Ma Thuot), Vietnam
- Main varieties
- Robusta
- Altitude
- 450–800 m
- Processing
- Natural / Washed
- Cup character
- Dark chocolate, earthy, smoke, bold bitterness
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.The Vietnamese standard
Its dense bitterness and richness are perfect for Vietnamese iced coffee with condensed milk (ca phe sua da), and it is also used to build crema in espresso.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
Dark chocolateRubberEarthySmoke
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guideVietnamese drip (phin)
vietnamese drip
Temp
95°C
Ratio
1:8
Time
5 min
Grind
Medium
The authentic style: condensed milk in the bottom, then wait patiently. Dense and rich.
Cold brew
cold brew
Temp
4°C
Ratio
1:8
Time
12 h
Grind
Coarse
Mellows robusta’s bitterness. Add sweetness for a Vietnamese-coffee feel.
§ 07Where to Buy
Find Dak Lak coffee
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Vietnam
§ 09Kindred Regions