Description
Daring Vietnamese robusta: durian-fermented, anaerobic natural process. Durian, honey, caramel, custard notes. Medium roast. For adventurous coffee lovers.
Brewing Recommendations
Durian robusta is surprisingly versatile—but some methods work better than others.
Phin Filter (Traditional Vietnamese)
- Grind:Â Medium
- Ratio:Â 3 tablespoons per 6oz water
- Method:Â Standard phin brewing
- Pairing: Try it black first. If you add condensed milk, the durian + milk combo is wild (some love it, some find it too rich)
- Result: Full-bodied, creamy, durian-forward—this is peak weirdness in the best way
French Press
- Grind:Â Medium-coarse
- Ratio:Â 1:13 (e.g., 30g coffee to 390g water)
- Steep time:Â 4 minutes
- Result:Â Bold body, pronounced durian and honey notes, smooth finish
Pour-Over (V60, Chemex)
- Grind:Â Medium
- Ratio:Â 1:15
- Water temp: 195–200°F (slightly cooler to avoid over-extraction)
- Result: Lighter body, but durian and caramel still shine—cleaner, less intense
Cold Brew (Highly Recommended)
- Grind:Â Coarse
- Ratio:Â 1:4 (coffee to water)
- Steep: 20–24 hours, refrigerated
- Result: This is the move. Cold brew smooths out durian’s intensity, amplifies honey and custard notes, and creates an incredibly creamy, dessert-like coffee. Zero bitterness. Pure tropical luxury.
Espresso (For the Brave)
- Grind:Â Fine
- Dose: 18–20g for double shot
- Result: Thick, syrupy, intensely durian—pulls gorgeous crema. Makes a fascinating (read: polarizing) latte.
Moka Pot
- Grind:Â Fine
- Fill:Â Standard moka pot method
- Result: Strong, concentrated, durian-custard richness—pair with dessert or sip slowly





