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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. | #Arabica : Likes the high altitude and it self pollinates. It is not as bitter as the robusta. It also tastes milder with less caffeine. | ||
#*It can grow to a lanky 30 to 40 feet tall with support. That is why most growers trim them down for easy berry picking heights. | #*It can grow to a lanky 30 to 40 feet tall with support. That is why most growers trim them down for easy berry picking heights. | ||
#*The leaves are smaller than that of the robusta. Only about 2.5x5 inches. | #*The leaves are smaller than that of the robusta. Only about 2.5x5 inches. The root system of the arabica grows much deeper than that of the robusta. It can withstand the drought better than the robusta. | ||
#*The beans are oblong shaped and a little bigger than that of the robusta. The raw berry is a little sweeter than the robusta too. | #*The beans are oblong shaped and a little bigger than that of the robusta. The raw berry is a little sweeter than the robusta too. | ||
#Robusta : This variety needs cross pollination and prefers the low lands. Packs a punch in caffeine and a bit bitter. It contains at least twice the caffein as the arabica. Of the three varieties, the robusta is the most tolerant towards pests and diseases. However, it has very shallow root systems and will suffer from drought or "el niño". | #Robusta : This variety needs cross pollination and prefers the low lands. Packs a punch in caffeine and a bit bitter. It contains at least twice the caffein as the arabica. Of the three varieties, the robusta is the most tolerant towards pests and diseases. However, it has very shallow root systems and will suffer from drought or "el niño". The robusta root system is immune to the root knot nematode that affects the arabica coffee tree. | ||
#*The robusta is a little smaller than its cousin the arabica. Left alone it can shoot up to 35 feet. Coffee plantations trim them down to a height of no more than 8 feet for easy berry harvesting. | #*The robusta is a little smaller than its cousin the arabica. Left alone it can shoot up to 35 feet. Coffee plantations trim them down to a height of no more than 8 feet for easy berry harvesting. | ||
#*Leaves are just a little bit bigger than that of the Arabica (3x6) inches. | #*Leaves are just a little bit bigger than that of the Arabica (3x6) inches. | ||
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#*The leaves of the liberica are at least 3 times bigger than that of the robusta or arabica. | #*The leaves of the liberica are at least 3 times bigger than that of the robusta or arabica. | ||
#*It bears fruits all year long. The size of the berry is at least twice as big as that of the robusta or arabica. But the beans of the liberica are only about third bigger than the robusta or arabica. The berry of the the liberica is bigger because it has more "meaty" content. Making it a favorite for animals and young kids to suck on. The fruity taste is sweet. | #*It bears fruits all year long. The size of the berry is at least twice as big as that of the robusta or arabica. But the beans of the liberica are only about third bigger than the robusta or arabica. The berry of the the liberica is bigger because it has more "meaty" content. Making it a favorite for animals and young kids to suck on. The fruity taste is sweet. | ||
#*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. The root system of the Liberica is extensive and grows deep into the ground making it more resistant to drought and "el niño". | ||
#*The tree can grow up to over 60 feet tall. When the tree is too old and is cut down, it's trunk and branches can be used as lumber. Great for furniture. Coffee tables perhaps? However, if the stump is left intact and cared for, new shoots will grow from it and the same tree will prosper again. | #*The tree can grow up to over 60 feet tall. When the tree is too old and is cut down, it's trunk and branches can be used as lumber. Great for furniture. Coffee tables perhaps? However, if the stump is left intact and cared for, new shoots will grow from it and the same tree will prosper again. | ||
#*Liberica has the lowest caffein content of the three varieties. As far as taste is concerned, 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. Chavacanos call this variety BERIA. | #*Liberica has the lowest caffein content of the three varieties. As far as taste is concerned, 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. Chavacanos call this variety BERIA. | ||