Robusta · Screen 18

Screen 18 Coffee

The largest robusta screen. The espresso blender's crema engine.

Central and western Uganda 900 - 1,500 m Natural process
Screen 18 coffee beans from Uganda
FOB Price
166.75
USc/lb · updated daily
Grade Specification

Screen 18 at a Glance

Origin
Central and western Uganda
Altitude
900 - 1,500 m
Screen Size
Screen 18
Process
Natural
SCA Score
n/a (Robusta)
Caffeine
2.2 - 2.7%
Moisture
11 - 13%
FOB (USc/lb)
166.75
Ugandan coffee farmer at origin
The Grade

What Screen 18 Means

Screen 18 is Uganda's largest robusta grade, and Uganda is the birthplace of robusta , the wild Coffea canephora is indigenous to these forests. Grown at 900 to 1,500 meters (far higher than Vietnam's 500-800 m), Ugandan Screen 18 develops a bolder, cleaner cup with the caffeine and crema that espresso blenders rely on.

Nonda buys screen 18 direct from Ugandan farmers and washing stations at origin, then exports container loads on FOB Mombasa terms. Full grade directory and current pricing live at our grade directory.

Cup: Bold, earthy, full body, high crema
Best For

Who Buys Screen 18

Espresso blends

Why Screen 18 fits this use.

Crema enhancement

Why Screen 18 fits this use.

High-caffeine products

Why Screen 18 fits this use.

Compare: Screen 15 , smaller bean, softer cup, lower price point.

See the full grade ladder side by side on our grade directory, and check live FOB rates on wholesale pricing.

Questions

Screen 18 FAQ

What is Screen 18 robusta?

Robusta sorted to screen size 18 , the largest commercial grade. It delivers maximum body, caffeine, and crema.

Why is Ugandan robusta better than Vietnamese?

Altitude. Uganda grows robusta at 900-1,500 m versus Vietnam's 500-800 m. Higher altitude slows maturation and produces a cleaner, less harsh cup.

What is Screen 18 used for?

Espresso blends that need crema and body, plus high-caffeine products. It is the classic espresso base grade.

Buy Screen 18 Direct From Origin

Request a screen 18 sample or a full FOB quote. We ship container loads worldwide from Mombasa.

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