Robusta

This is the Zeus Robusta selection.

Each coffee present in this section can be processed natural, fully washed, semi washed, honey and experimental processing for a full customization.

Robusta coffee, scientifically known as Coffea canephora, has a history that contrasts significantly with Arabica, being recognized and widely cultivated much later, but proving incredibly resilient and vital to the global coffee industry. Like Arabica, Robusta coffee is native to Africa. Its origins are traced to the humid, lowland forests of Central and Western sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in regions that are now Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),

and extending to countries like Guinea and Angola.

While the plant existed for millennia, its commercial potential wasn't widely recognized until the late 19th century. The first documented cultivation of Coffea canephora began around 1870 in Congo, using genetic material from the Lomani River region in what is now the Democratic Republic of Congo. The species was formally named by botanist Louis Pierre in 1895, based on a sample collected in Gabon. The common name "Robusta" was first used by Linden in 1900,

aptly describing its "robust" characteristics. The widespread destruction of Arabica crops by coffee leaf rust created a vacuum and a need for a more resilient coffee species. Colonial powers, especially the Belgians and the French, began to actively promote Robusta cultivation in their African and Southeast Asian colonies.Around 1900, Robusta seeds from Congo were sent to Brussels and then dispatched to Java, Indonesia. Farmers quickly adopted it due to its high productivity and apparent resistance to coffee leaf rust.

Pioneering, systematic Robusta breeding was even conducted in Indonesia.

Historically, Robusta has been seen as inferior to Arabica in terms of cup quality. However, in recent years, there's been a growing movement to recognize and promote "Fine Robusta." Through improved cultivation, harvesting, and processing methods (similar to those used for specialty Arabica), high-quality Robusta can exhibit more complex and nuanced flavors, including notes of chocolate, nuts, spices, and even some fruitiness, challenging its long-held reputation.

Today, Robusta accounts for approximately 30-40% of global coffee production,

JAVA HIU Robusta

Java island is the heartland of Indonesia and lies between Sumatra to the west and Bali to the east. Java is almost entirely of volcanic origin, with a chain of volcanic mountains running east-west along its spine. There are 112 volcanoes in total, with 35 being active, including the famous Mount Merapi and Mount Bromo. The volcanic ash has made the soil incredibly fertile, supporting rich agricultural land, especially for coffee cultivation.

This is where HIU Java robusta is cultivated. The soil rich in minerals creates the distinctive characteristics of this coffee: rich body, thick crema and a very balanced flavor.

Available natural process, giling basah, honey process and experimental.

SUMATRA MACAN Robusta

Sumatra is a massive and incredibly diverse island in western Indonesia, known for its wild landscapes, rich biodiversity, and distinct cultures.

Sumatra stretches approximately 1,790 km (1,110 mi) from northwest to southeast, crossing the equator near its center. The island's interior is dominated by the Barisan Mountains, a volcanic range that runs the entire length of the island along its western side. This volcanic activity creates incredibly fertile soil and dramatic landscapes, including numerous active volcanoes like Mount Kerinci, and crater lakes. Sumatra is famous for its unique "wet-hulled" coffee (Giling Basah), producing distinctive earthy and full-bodied varieties like MACAN Robusta.

SULAWESI NAGA Robusta

Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes, is one of the four Greater Sunda Islands known for its distinctive shape with four long peninsulas radiating from a mountainous center. This unique geography has fostered a remarkable diversity of cultures and ecosystems across the island. The central part of Sulawesi is ruggedly mountainous, with peaks like Mount Rantemario (3,478 meters), making inland travel challenging and historically isolating different regions. While not as volcanically active as Java or Sumatra, active volcanoes are found in the northern Minahasa Peninsula, extending northward to the Sangihe Islands. This unique soils make this NAGA robusta strong and balanced.