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Soggy Cobs
May 11, 2023
I was very curious after reading the descriptions and reviews. Now I can't fathom why robusta has a bad rap. First I tried it roasted just after first crack. It had a slightly gamey vegital flavor. Next roast was middle of second crack. Much better, but not wildly exceptional. It makes a really good coffee, better than anything you can buy in a supermarket. From the drip maker taste like a really good Americano. Brewed in the moka pot it's dense, rich, sweet and smooth. I had thought I was going to be experimenting blending with this but I enjoy it on its own. I believe this being naturally processed contributes to its sweetness and interesting flavor. I tried a washed robusta and understood the prejudice against the species. A slight aroma of burnt rubber was detected two weeks after roast, so I plan to roast one weeks worth at a time.
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Derek Mull
July 9, 2023
I love robusta coffee and the India cherry is my favorite.
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Torry Sassone
June 27, 2023
I bought this just to try and roasted it just to the end of 2nd crack in my FreshRoast 800. I ABSOUTELY LOVE this Robusta. I like it stand alone as well as in a blend. I also offered it in a small vendor event and the customers that bought it, came back again for more. Fantastic!!
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Tracy
February 15, 2023
Not my favorite, but I tried it on its own and there's an earthiness to it I just don't get in other coffees. But, after reading more about it, I do see it's best to use it in blends rather than on its own. I plan to do that with it.
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James McInish
January 18, 2023
A follow up review.
First off I would like to thank Coffee Bean Corral for offering 3 Robusta varieties, most green bean distributors don't offer even 1. I know there are other Robusta coffee lovers like me who appreciate the wonderful morning wake-up that it gives.
I've roasted all 3 CBC varieties and the clear winner for me is India Cherry Robusta. Taste is a personal thing and I admit Arabica tastes better than Robusta though I've found that India Cherry, for me, tastes better than some Arabicas I've roasted.
I just ordered 10 lbs. of India Cherry.
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Jonathan
June 4, 2023
Not my favorite. It has tons of quakers that gave it a popcorn smell. I tried roaating in my sr800 and my aillio bullet. The sr800's fast and done has the best outcome. Will not be ordering this one again.
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Benjamin Rothman
June 2, 2023
Smooth and a bit of unexpected earthiness with a hint of floral at a just-under-dark roast. Just what I am looking for in the morning. Excellent with a rough grind in a French press.
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VASANTH
May 16, 2023
Did not like it
Grossly underwhelming. I roasted it to first crack on my SR520 ~ 420F. I usually keep my coffee to first cracks and the espresso that i brewed was chalky and tasted bad (ash like comes to mind, although i have never tasted ash before). I will not buy this again although i will try brewing some french press coffee to ensure that it is not just a bad bean for espresso.
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Sherry
March 13, 2023
Wow. I'm impressed - and for the price! We ordered a couple of robustas to experiment with blending, and this was the clear winner. I roasted to a medium in order to get some of the varieties flavor and I really like the earthiness. Unfortunately, I see it's out of stock now, but I will be ordering more once there's some available. I drink primarily espresso, and blended with other varieties it makes a wonderful crema. Go for it.
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James McInish
December 13, 2022
The high levels of caffeine and theobromine make this a great way to start my day. I also like the taste. After more testing I'll choose between this and CBC's Guatemalan Robustas to be my morning coffee.
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Steven Henry
December 4, 2022
At city could taste cherry.
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