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Rey John Basco Fine Robusta

Noted for its higher caffeine content and bitterness, the robusta species has an inferior reputation among specialty coffee lovers. This, however, is now being challenged by Rey John Basco’s Fine Robusta after it won Best Robusta coffee at the 2024 Philippine Coffee Quality Competition (PCQC).

What used to be often overlooked is now being warmly welcomed in the specialty coffee scene—a very telling future for the ever-changing coffee industry.

How To Brew

Rey John Basco Fine Robusta
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Equipment

V60

Dose

15 g

Grind size

Medium-Coarse

Yield

200 ml

Temperature

85 ℃

Brew Time

2:10

Recipe

How We Brew It
Reyjohn Basco Fine Robusta

Coffee Dose: 12g
Grind Size: Medium-Coarse
Water Temperature: 85°C
Ratio: 1:15

Pouring Structure:

1st Pour: 40mL (0–20s)
2nd Pour: 110mL (20s–50s)
3rd Pour: 50mL (50s–1:30)

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