India: Cherry Robusta

It's so unique! I've tried Guatemalan robusta as a mixer, but never stand alone. I've been drinking this as an espresso, stand alone. The tasting notes are pretty much on. I get the popcorn (very light), a fairly heavy malt, and a hint of cocoa. Nothing reminds me of buckwheat, though I might get it if I went a touch lighter on the roast. I took it to a city plus in the hottop. There was a lot of chaff, and it took me a while to shake all of it out. I don't think I'll be blending it. It's so unique, that I don't want to change it much. The crema is unbelievable. I wouldn't want it very often, but I think I might keep some of the green beans on hand just to roast up a half pound every now and again just for the unique experience. Don't let the "robusta" scare you. If you like trying things that are different, you might well enjoy this.

This is my second time roasting. I am using my oven, so I have to stay on top of it, the first time I made a Guatemalan robusta and loved it. When it came time to order again, I saw these and thought I would give it a shot. I love the earthy flavor and the strength that comes with robusta. These beans did not disappoint. It is an exceptionally strong and smooth cup of coffee, with a chocolatey and earthy undertone. I brew it with a fine grind through my Keurig. Two thumbs up for these beans.

I am having good results blending robusta beans with arabica, as some of the reviewers here have done. I am pleased with coffees from Coffee Bean Corral. These are my first beans from India which I will be blending with arabicas from Brazil and I am confident I will not be disappointed.

I bought this to blend with a variety that had too much of a fruity taste and this works great for that. I roasted it to 2nd crack in my Behmor 1600+ on manual because I have more control over the process. I have been roasting for several years and like to experiment.

First timer roasting a Robusta, will try lower charge temp on M2 next time. Very smooth, earthy, with slight cocoa hints.

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!!

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.

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.

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.

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.