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In summary, sustainable coffee planting involves harnessing the shade-loving nature of coffee trees such as robusta and arabica. Liberica and Excelsa, with their towering presence, serve as protective canopies in both lowland and upland environments. This method optimizes coffee production while reducing the need for pesticides, fostering a balanced and eco-friendly approach to coffee cultivation.he lowlands or in the uplands. In the lowlands the robusta can grow below them and in the uplands the arabica can grow under their canopy.
In summary, sustainable coffee planting involves harnessing the shade-loving nature of coffee trees such as robusta and arabica. Liberica and Excelsa, with their towering presence, serve as protective canopies in both lowland and upland environments. This method optimizes coffee production while reducing the need for pesticides, fostering a balanced and eco-friendly approach to coffee cultivation.he lowlands or in the uplands. In the lowlands the robusta can grow below them and in the uplands the arabica can grow under their canopy.
===Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora)===
===1. Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora)===
Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) is the most widely cultivated coffee variety in the Philippines. It thrives in lowland areas and is known for its resilience, disease resistance, and high caffeine content. Robusta beans have a bold, full-bodied flavor profile with notes of chocolate, nuts, and earthiness. Due to its robust nature, Robusta coffee is often used in blends, instant coffee production, and as a base for espresso.
Robusta coffee (Coffea canephora) is the most widely cultivated coffee variety in the Philippines. It thrives in lowland areas and is known for its resilience, disease resistance, and high caffeine content. Robusta beans have a bold, full-bodied flavor profile with notes of chocolate, nuts, and earthiness. Due to its robust nature, Robusta coffee is often used in blends, instant coffee production, and as a base for espresso.


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The beans of robusta coffee are almost round, resembling an egg shape. Robusta trees yield a higher quantity of cherries per tree per season compared to other varieties.
The beans of robusta coffee are almost round, resembling an egg shape. Robusta trees yield a higher quantity of cherries per tree per season compared to other varieties.


===Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica)===
===2. Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica)===
Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) is highly prized for its nuanced flavors, delicate acidity, and aromatic qualities. It is grown at higher altitudes in the Philippines, particularly in the Cordillera region and other mountainous areas. Arabica beans have a wide range of flavor profiles, including fruity, floral, and even hints of caramel and chocolate. This variety requires a cooler climate and more specific growing conditions, making it a bit more challenging to cultivate but sought after for its exceptional quality.
Arabica coffee (Coffea arabica) is highly prized for its nuanced flavors, delicate acidity, and aromatic qualities. It is grown at higher altitudes in the Philippines, particularly in the Cordillera region and other mountainous areas. Arabica beans have a wide range of flavor profiles, including fruity, floral, and even hints of caramel and chocolate. This variety requires a cooler climate and more specific growing conditions, making it a bit more challenging to cultivate but sought after for its exceptional quality.


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Arabica leaves are relatively smaller, typically measuring about 2.5x5 inches, while its root system extends deep into the ground, providing increased resilience to drought compared to robusta. However, arabica is particularly susceptible to the destructive [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_root-knot_nematode root-knot nematode pest]. The oblong-shaped arabica beans are slightly larger than robusta beans, and the raw cherries offer a subtly sweeter flavor profile.
Arabica leaves are relatively smaller, typically measuring about 2.5x5 inches, while its root system extends deep into the ground, providing increased resilience to drought compared to robusta. However, arabica is particularly susceptible to the destructive [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coffee_root-knot_nematode root-knot nematode pest]. The oblong-shaped arabica beans are slightly larger than robusta beans, and the raw cherries offer a subtly sweeter flavor profile.


===Liberica coffee (Coffea liberica)===
===3. Liberica coffee (Coffea liberica)===
Liberica coffee (Coffea liberica) holds a significant place in the Philippines' coffee history and is native to the country. This variety has large, asymmetrical beans and is recognized for its distinctive flavor profile, often described as bold and smoky with hints of fruity and floral notes. Liberica trees are known for their robust growth and resistance to certain coffee diseases, making them well-suited for cultivation in the Philippines. While less common globally, Liberica coffee is highly valued by coffee connoisseurs for its unique taste.
Liberica coffee (Coffea liberica) holds a significant place in the Philippines' coffee history and is native to the country. This variety has large, asymmetrical beans and is recognized for its distinctive flavor profile, often described as bold and smoky with hints of fruity and floral notes. Liberica trees are known for their robust growth and resistance to certain coffee diseases, making them well-suited for cultivation in the Philippines. While less common globally, Liberica coffee is highly valued by coffee connoisseurs for its unique taste.


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Transporting fresh Liberica cherries presents a general guideline of approximately 200 cherries per kilogram. However, this number may fluctuate depending on the condition of the coffee tree. In cases of drought or inadequate irrigation, the size of Liberica cherries may decrease, resulting in a higher count of around 300 to 400 cherries per kilogram. It's important to consider the variability of cherry size and weight based on the specific circumstances of the coffee tree's growth and development.
Transporting fresh Liberica cherries presents a general guideline of approximately 200 cherries per kilogram. However, this number may fluctuate depending on the condition of the coffee tree. In cases of drought or inadequate irrigation, the size of Liberica cherries may decrease, resulting in a higher count of around 300 to 400 cherries per kilogram. It's important to consider the variability of cherry size and weight based on the specific circumstances of the coffee tree's growth and development.


===Excelsa coffee (Coffea liberica var. dewevrei)===
===4. Excelsa coffee (Coffea liberica var. dewevrei)===
Excelsa coffee (Coffea liberica var. dewevrei) is a remarkable coffee variety that offers a truly distinctive flavor profile, blending the fruitiness of Arabica with the boldness of Liberica. While sometimes considered a separate variety and in other classifications categorized as a subtype of Liberica, Excelsa stands out with its unique attributes.
Excelsa coffee (Coffea liberica var. dewevrei) is a remarkable coffee variety that offers a truly distinctive flavor profile, blending the fruitiness of Arabica with the boldness of Liberica. While sometimes considered a separate variety and in other classifications categorized as a subtype of Liberica, Excelsa stands out with its unique attributes.