Josuma Washed Robusta Parchment-AB (2024)

This coffee is supplied by Josuma, so you know it is high quality. They typically source their Parchment-AB from the same farms that supply Kaapi Royale. Both beans are grown, harvested, and processed together. Separation first occurs shortly before export at the dry mill when size sorting splits the washed Robusta bulk lot into separate Kaapi Royale and Parchment-AB lots. 

For this particular lot there was an odd mix of bean sizes and Josuma opted to combine their 2023 Kaapi Royale and Parchment-AB into a single 16/17/18 screen lot. 

It is graded at Parchment-AB but should roast and taste similar to Kaapi Royale. 2024 lots of Kaapi Royale should be available again sometime after September. 

Indian washed Robusta has none of the rubbery aftertaste one normally associates with lower-grade Robusta. This grade consists of 17-screen beans obtained by re-grading and resorting washed Robusta Parchment-AB. The Kaapi Royale grade does not tolerate any defects. 

Use a small amount of Kaapi Royale in your espresso blend for greater crema and an additional caffeine kick. But! don't confuse these beans with the cheap filler in canned coffees! This is high quality washed Robusta from India.

As espresso expert, Dr. Joseph John says, "A signature component of European espresso, Indian washed Robusta is clearly superior to Robusta from other origins in regard to its bean and cup qualities. These Indian washed Robusta beans provide a smooth, mellow cup with an intense aroma and a chocolate-like fragrance. They also have a rather pleasant aftertaste with cup qualities that are actually quite Arabica-like."

Kaapi Royale is comprised of 17-screen beans obtained by re-grading and resorting washed Robusta Parchment-AB. Kaapi Royale roasts much more uniformly than the Parchment-AB and the Kaapi Royale grading has zero defects.

You do NOT want to make a whole cup of coffee with only Robusta beans. But do try up to 10% in an espresso blend and see the difference.