Robusta coffee bean (be it a bean, brewed in the cup, or the plant itself) refers to coffee that comes from the plant species Coffee canephora. In Vietnam, Robusta coffee bean is often harvested from October to January every year. The tree is grown at an altitude of fewer than 1000 m and usually in provinces such as Dak Lak, Gia Lai,… With ISO standard, LAVAZZA standard, FOLGER standard,… Without a doubt, coffee aficionados have heard the words “Robusta” or “Arabica.” If you aren’t familiar with either, these two terms describe the two different beans grown commercially. They are the same in that when harvested, roasted, and eventually brewed to become that magical thing we call coffee. However, that’s where the similarities end. Arabica and Robusta differ when it comes to taste, growing environments, price, and quality.