CoffeaThe botanical genus colloquially referred to as the “coffea genus,” which is comprised of over 120 individual species. These are generally opposite-leaved, evergreen shrubs or small understory trees... Liberica is a distinct Species in the Genus Coffea : Coffea Liberica is a distinct Species in the Genus Coffea originating in Liberia, West Africa.

Liberica has a large a tree-like form, with mild cup that is more similar to RobustaAteng is a common name for Catimor coffees widely planted in Sumatra and other Indonesia isles.: Ateng, with several subtypes, is a common name for Catimor coffees widely... in terms of the plant and the cup quality, than to ArabicaArabica refers to Coffea Arabica, the taxonomic species name of the genus responsible for around 75% of the worlds commercial coffee crop.: Arabica refers to Coffea Arabica, the.... The branches and leaves have an inclined attitude in relation to the trunk, the seeds are large and skin tough. It is found in IndonesiaUSDA is (obviously) the United States Department of Agriculture. USDA also had coffee plant breeding programs in the past and one variety they distributed to Indonesia and was... and other parts of Asia.

There has been some interest to see if Liberica can produce a decent-tasting cup, but honestly I have yet to see this potential realized. It tends to lack sweetnessSweetness is an important positive quality in fine coffees, and is one of five basic tastes: Sour, Sweet, Salty, Bitter, Savory (Umami). In coffee, sweetness is a highly..., and have a hard mineral taste. Since it grows in lower elevations and has some disease resistence, it could be an economic boon to farmers if the cup can be improved.

A varietal of Liberica, known as Baraco, is a major crop in the Philippines.