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Trung Nguyen Creative 1 Culi Robusta - 3 Pack
Trademark heirloom Vietnamese Robusta originally established in Vietnam in 1890 - 1922, made from select Culi (single, unsplit, peaberry) beans for richest flavor. Dark, strong, full-bodied and naturally sweet, can stand up to plenty of milk and sugar. A particularly excellent choice for iced coffee.
This is a 3-Pack of 12 oz bags (340 grams) for ground coffee, 8.8 oz bags (250 gram) for whole bean. Total weight is ~2.25 lb for ground and about 1.65 lb for whole bean.
We are selling the Creative line of coffees in 3-Packs now, to be more economical for us and our customers.
We are out of the ground, only whole bean left, sorry.
More Information
The Vietnamese pioneered and perfected the Robusta variety over a hundred years ago, from stocks established by Jesuits in the 1890's. Yet in the late 20th century, much of the gourmet quality of this heirloom variety was lost due to improper cultivation and harvesting. The Culi Robusta is Trung Nguyen's triumphant return in the 1990's to producing the best gourmet Robusta in the world at that time.
Recent memoirs from a famous consultant to the Italian espresso industry acknowledged that purchasing gourmet Robusta from Vietnam was the long-kept secret of top Italian espresso makers. Vietnamese Robusta is renowned for its rich crema and buttery mouthfeel.
Creative One is an extremely full-bodied coffee, partially Culi or "peaberry" blend, that fills the room with superior aroma. Some can detect a chocolaty flavor, too, that originates from the long ripening process. It is difficult to describe this coffee to Americans who have never had access to a gourmet heirloom Robusta, and who have been told that only Arabica coffee can be exceptional. This is one of the world's best gourmet "cheap thrills". Because of the prolific growth of Robusta, this coffee is available in a price range well below its worth in quality.
It makes an excellent, strong iced coffee. We stock some locations that brew the Culi Robusta commercially as their only iced coffee and it has performed better than their previous brands. However, the Culi Robusta does not store well as an iced coffee, so it should be served only on the day it is brewed.
The Culi Robusta is a high-caffeine coffee, with about 40% more caffeine than most Arabicas. It's hard to brew this coffee too strong. as it has few faults. It performs well in most drip machines at one level tablespoon, or more to taste, per cup. It can be doubled up in a Phin or French Press for an espresso intensity. It also is a great mixer for improving the flavor of that expensive Arabica coffee you have in your pantry that you were disappointed with. Blend your own Arabica/Robusta mix and you will join the millions who say "Wow!" over Culi Robusta in any form.
Robusta is a superior coffee for those who like to drink their coffee with cream and sugar, since it has been lab-proven that Robusta flavors are not masked by cream and sugar, unlike many Arabicas.
Allergy note: The special butter-roast process that gives Trung Nguyen coffees their unique flavor and aroma is a proprietary recipe and we cannot promise that it is safe for individuals with severe allergies to any vegetable oil, such as soy.
Customer Reviews
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Good taste but sticky
This made some good espresso coffee, but the (whole) beans were sticky and oily. I really wonder if it's only coffee...
Also, they were so sticky that they would not enter the grinder easily. I had to move them manually every time for them to be ground.Posted by Nico on Mar 27th 2019
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Rich taste without the bitterness
Smooth chocolate hints in a full-bodied buttery roast that lacks the bitterness. It has become a staple for us.
Posted by Erick C. on Mar 27th 2019
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Delicious Coffee
This is a great tasting coffee. Very rich flavor.
I love all the Vietnamese coffees.Posted by Elaina Cundiff on Dec 8th 2018
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Excellent Flavor
I tasted Trung Nguyen coffee for the first time in Vietnam this past spring and loved the fragrance and flavor plus the added condensed milk , which is the custom in that country.
Posted by Unknown on Nov 3rd 2018
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Grest coffee
Vietnamese coffee st its best at the right price. Highly recommended.
Posted by Ben on Nov 3rd 2018
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wonderful
The aroma and taste are just wonderful. Drinking this coffee has made my mornings so much more pleasant.
Posted by Ellen Solari-Brah on Jul 8th 2018
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Amazing
Vietnamese Coffee is heaven sent. There is nothing like it. Thank you Len!
Posted by Elias on May 17th 2018
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Bold Nutty Flavor - Great for Cold Brew!
Not much more to say - the flavor is delicious (a little nutty, nice and dark and rich) and the find grind makes it really great for cold brew. Tried hot too and that was lovely, but it's summer now.
I first learned about this brand when a friend brought me a gift from her Vietnam trip. It was so good that I looked it up online and here we are.... great coffee, fast shipping, easy.Posted by Audrey on May 14th 2018
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Chocolate in a coffee cup!
Love this coffee! My son brought some back home after a trip to Vietnam and I was hooked. Enjoy it with sugar and half/half in the afternoon. Very rich with a distinct chocolate flavor. Searched The Asian markets and could not find it anywhere. Glad to be able to get it from Len’s Coffee.
Posted by Andy on May 5th 2018
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Coffee
I really enjoy product
Posted by Inez on Mar 1st 2018
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