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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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Best. Coffee. Ever.
Found this coffee quite by accident. A relative living in Vietnam brought some back as a gift. This is the best coffee I have ever tasted.
Have since given it as a gift several times and the reaction is always the same: everyone's new favorite coffee.
Highly recommended.Posted by Bill on Feb 15th 2018
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Not As Good As The Whole Bean
Nowhere near the same flavor as the Whole Bean
Posted by Unknown on Dec 28th 2017
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Love Viet coffee
Love the stronger Trung Nguyen blends as espresso, with some milk and sugar.
Posted by Unknown on Dec 5th 2017
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Great coffee!
Such a great, high quality coffee bean. Has a wonderful taste that makes a great brew, with or without ice. Affordable price for the value of the product. Ease of order on Len’s Coffee site; arrived on time with supplemental reading. Definitely will be a repeat customer!!!
Posted by Chris S on Dec 1st 2017
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Goto coffee
Culi 1 has been my favorite coffee ever since I discovered Len's years ago.
Great bold taste, high caffeine for those mornings, just gets better with milk and sugar.
Get the ground...tastes just as good and is less expensive.
Posted by Kenneth Gallaher on Nov 19th 2017
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Gringo
ordered the ground by mistake, but actually very good.
Posted by Smoky on Nov 13th 2017
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I can't drink other coffee!
I've never thought of myself as a coffee aficionado. But after a recent trip to Vietnam, I've been ruined on regular coffee! Thankfully, Len's has me covered. Creative 1 is perfect for a strong, smooth ca phe sua. I can't get enough of this stuff.
Posted by Myles on Jul 6th 2017
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Great cup
I have been enjoying this coffee for some time now. Always makes an interesting cup of coffee.
Posted by Dorothty Anned Muse on Jun 18th 2017
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Rich flavour, high caffeine content
This is the best coffee I've had so far, because it has such a rich flavour but at the same time, not acidir nor acrid. And it delivers a good punch of caffeine; perfect for mornings and late-day pick-me-ups!
Posted by Unknown on Jun 9th 2017
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Chocolaty, hearty, yet smooth
This is an excellent coffee. It brews a rich cup that is perfect in the morning, makes a superior iced coffee, and is almost a dessert coffee. What a great combination of characteriestics.
Posted by William M Shoemaker on Mar 6th 2017
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