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Robusta buying guides

Practical guides for roasters, importers and soluble coffee manufacturers sourcing green robusta from Indonesia.

EK-1 Grade 1 robusta green coffee beans with very few defects

Robusta green coffee defects: how SNI grades are counted

November 5, 2026

The 20 defect types in Indonesia's SNI 01-2907-2008 coffee standard, the value each adds in a 300 g sample, and how the total sets Grades 1 to 6.

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ELB extra large robusta green coffee beans

EK-1, ELB or triage: how to choose the right robusta grade

October 26, 2026

Compare EK-1, ELB and triage, Indonesia's main robusta export categories: bean size, defects, typical uses and price, and how to pick the right one.

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Farmer in a straw hat turning green coffee beans on a raised drying bed

How to choose an Indonesian robusta green coffee supplier

October 26, 2026

Sourcing Indonesian robusta? Use this 10-point checklist: SNI grades, screen size, traceability, residue tests, export documents, MOQ, Incoterms and EUDR.

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