Suntayo Barako
Made with Liberica Coffee Beans
Liberica coffee beans are among the rarest and most distinctive coffee varieties in the world. While most coffee drinkers are familiar with Arabica and Robusta, Liberica represents less than 2% of global coffee production, making it a specialty bean treasured by coffee enthusiasts.
What Are Liberica Coffee Beans?
Liberica beans come from the Coffea liberica plant, a species of coffee tree that grows much larger than typical coffee plants. These trees can reach up to 20 meters (65 feet) tall, producing unusually large, irregularly shaped beans.
Unlike most coffee beans, Liberica has an asymmetrical, teardrop-like shape and a unique aroma that many describe as floral, fruity, smoky, and slightly woody.
Arabica
Most common type of coffee bean
Sweet, smooth flavor
Requires careful pruning, leading to a higher price tag
Robusta
Used for espresso drinks
Strong, bitter flavor
Lower price tag
Liberica
Used for Kapeng Barako in the Philippines
Bold, chocolate, smoky flavor
Rare and mostly found in the Philippines or Indonesia
Excelsa
Used for instant coffee
Tarty, fruity flavor
Found in Southeast Asia
