Lâm Dông - Dark and Bold Vietnam

Caramel, Vanilla Ice Cream, Cacao Nibs

Perfect for your Vietnamese Iced Coffee or Espresso

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At Greater Goods, we’re excited to introduce you to our latest find: the Robusta Black Honey from Vietnam. This coffee comes from a region with a rich history and a deep connection to its land. Vietnam’s coffee journey began with Arabica but truly found its footing with Robusta, which now dominates the country’s coffee production.

This Fine Grade Robusta coffee is distinguished by its unique flavor profile, crafted through a meticulous processing method that showcases the best of this variety. We’re thrilled to offer this exceptional coffee and let you experience its vibrant and distinctive flavors. Savor the taste of Vietnamese heritage in every cup!

Details

Profile: Dark

Producer: Various Smallholders

Region: Dak Doa District, Lam Dong Province

Process: Black Honey (9 days in-cherry fermentation, dried on raised bed)

Elevation: 800-850masl

Variety: TR4 & TR9

Source

In the modern era, Vietnam was first occupied by French troops during their attack on Danang in 1858. As was common in many colonized countries, coffee arrived in Vietnam on French missionary ships. Initially, the missionaries experimented with various regions before settling on the Central Highlands as the ideal place for coffee cultivation. Interestingly, the first coffee planted in Vietnam was Arabica, not the Robusta that dominates today.

Robusta only made its entrance into Vietnam nearly 30 years later, in 1908, when the French introduced it along with another variety, Excelsa, to the Central Highlands. Despite this, Vietnam did not immediately become the Robusta powerhouse we know now; coffee cultivation grew slowly over time. Today, Vietnam produces around 30 million bags of coffee annually, with Robusta making up about 95% of that total. 

Story

The coffee farms in Vietnam are predominantly privately owned, with 95% of the coffee farms being privately run. Of the total coffee production area, approximately 85% is cultivated by smallholder households. Around 63% of these farms are operated by families managing less than one hectare. The remaining 5% are state-run, but this number is decreasing as land is increasingly distributed to small farmers. 

Through this network of dedicated smallholders, Vietnam has become a major player in global coffee production. While it ranks 13th in Arabica production, Vietnam is second in the world for overall coffee volume, with only Brazil surpassing it.

This Vietnamese coffee from Dak Doa District represents the growing specialty potential of Lâm Dông Province's high-altitude smallholders. Greater Goods Coffee's selection showcases TR4 and TR9 varietals processed via the black honey method—a technique that balances fruit sweetness with body. The resulting profile emphasizes indulgent notes of caramel and vanilla ice cream alongside cacao nib complexity, reflecting how black honey processing typically develops heavier sweetness and mouthfeel. Vietnam's eastern highlands have emerged as a source for coffees that bridge accessibility and nuance, and this lot exemplifies that character. Grown at 800–850 meters, these beans offer a bold, approachable cup that rewards those seeking comfort-forward flavor rather than delicate florality.