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#Arabica : Likes the high altitude and it self pollinates. It is not as bitter as the robusta. It also tastes milder with less caffeine. Does not grow very tall, 3 to 4 meters max. | #Arabica : Likes the high altitude and it self pollinates. It is not as bitter as the robusta. It also tastes milder with less caffeine. Does not grow very tall, 3 to 4 meters max. | ||
#Robusta : This variety needs cross pollination and prefers the low lands. Packs a punch in caffeine and a bit bitter. The robust grows about to the same height as the arabica. | #Robusta : This variety needs cross pollination and prefers the low lands. Packs a punch in caffeine and a bit bitter. The robust grows about to the same height as the arabica. | ||
#Liberica (sometimes called Beria or Exelsa): This variety grows into a big tree. It also needs cross pollination like the robusta. The leaves are at least 5 times bigger than the robusta or arabica. It bears fruits all year long. | #Liberica (sometimes called Beria or Exelsa): This variety grows into a big tree. It also needs cross pollination like the robusta. The leaves are at least 5 times bigger than the robusta or arabica. It bears fruits all year long. The size of the berry is at least 2 to 3 times bigger than that of the robusta or arabica. The tree can grow to over 40 feet tall. As far as taste and caffein content, it is between the arabica and the robusta, making it an excellent choice of coffee aficionados. Many coffee vendors in the Philippines brand this coffee beans as Barako coffee. | ||
#*The liberica's fruit matures a little longer than the robusta or arabica. While the arabica or robusta matures within 9 months, the liberica can take up to one year. | #*The liberica's fruit matures a little longer than the robusta or arabica. While the arabica or robusta matures within 9 months, the liberica can take up to one year. | ||