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For decades, the Robusta coffee bean has been the ugly duckling of the coffee world. Now, a new generation of coffee geeks think the time could be ripe for a Robusta revolution. WSJ’s Jon Emont explains why the humble bean is gaining momentum in the coffee industry.

This episode originally published in March 2023.

Further Reading: 

-The Underdog Coffee Bean That Java Snobs Hate Is Finally Getting Some Respect 

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