Is there a good robusta bean thats worth drinking?
There is one, but is has to be prepared in a special way. Vietnam’s growing conditions place a hard demand on arabica coffee so that robusta is the main crop grown there. A heaping teaspoon of coffee, ground to a medium-fine consistency, is placed in a special Vietnamese style filter. A top screen is then place on top of the grounds and screwed down tight. This is then placed on top of a small cup (about 4 oz.) and filled with boiling water until it is about 1/4 full. After the grounds have moisturized, about 30 seconds, the top screen is loosened one full turn. Now the filter is filled with boiling water and a lid is placed on top. About 15 minutes later (this is only for the patient) the dripping will stop. Enjoy!