Vietnam Quang Tri

 

 Wild & Sweet 

Unique, sweet, wild, and different—that's Liberica coffee. Expect high sweetness, low acidity, a dense body, and an intense flavor profile. You'll find notes of durian, jackfruit, vanilla, and strawberries. When brewed with a filter, it's a dense, aromatic coffee with notes of strawberries, coconut, and the sweetness of stevia. As an espresso, it is a very intense coffee with a syrupy texture reminiscent of herbal liqueur, coconut milk, and durian.

This time we have a truly unusual limited edition coffee for you! You are all familiar with the Arabica and Robusta (Canephora) coffee varieties, but have you heard of the Liberica variety? It is a coffee variety originating in Liberia, which accounts for only 1% of global coffee production. Currently, this variety is mainly grown in Malaysia and neighboring Asian countries. Until recently, Liberica was considered a low-quality variety and was replaced by Arabica in many areas of Malaysia for this very reason. However, Liberica has its qualities and, in combination with modern coffee processing, it really has something to offer, which is why we are seeing this coffee more and more at coffee competitions. The main attributes of this variety are its sweetness, low acidity, and very intense aroma.

Our Liberica comes from Vietnam, from the Quang Tri region. The company behind the production of this coffee is 96B, which, in addition to a roastery and coffee shops, has launched a project focused on the production of select Liberica coffee in Vietnam. Our lot is a blend of the production of five families from the same area. After harvesting, the cherries were placed in sealed plastic containers without air access.

Here, they were left to ferment anaerobically for 120 hours, which contributed to the tropical tones in the flavor of this coffee. The cherries were then dried for 30 days on shaded drying beds until a final moisture content of 10.8% was achieved. Thanks to a controlled and precise processing method and strict quality control of the cherries, Project 96B has been successfully producing select-grade Liberica coffee since 2021, which appeared more than once at last year's World Barista Championship.

This coffee has a completely unique taste, and we guarantee you've never tasted anything like it before! It's not a coffee for everyday drinking, it's a taste experience. Try it on its own or in combination with other coffees. Thanks to its high sweetness, Liberica is often used in blends and competitions. Add 10% of this coffee to your regular espresso and see how much the resulting flavor and sweetness change. If you are preparing espresso from this coffee alone, we recommend using a higher water ratio and a coarser grind.

Roasted coffee beans, 100% specialty coffee Liberica, roasted and packed in the Czech Republic.