Summary
Origin: 96B Liberica Project (Huong Phung Commune, Huong Hoa District, Quang Tri Province, Vietnam 600 MASL)
Processing: 120-Hour Anaerobic Natural
Recommended for drip coffee, pour-over
Reminded us of strawberries, grapefruit, orange
Detail
This Liberica comes from the 96B Liberica Project in Huong Phung Commune, Quang Tri Province, a remote region at an elevation of 600 MASL which holds a long history of growing coffee. In spite of the low elevation, the region which the Liberica is grown in has a stable climate of 24-26°C and high humidity.
Liberica trees came from the French in the early 20th century whom brought them into the area to grow in plantations and protect them from strong winds. Based on history, Liberica cherries were often sold at very low prices under different names such as “pseudo Africa” and “Culi” therefore they are often mislabeled as other varieties.
In 2022, the 96B Liberica Project have experimented with various processing methods which differentiated from washed, natural, and honey. Then following the 2025 crop, as the production increases, many farmers are working towards on identifying various Liberica cultivars in order to cultivate and refine distinct varieties for the best processing methods,
The Beans
Grown at 600 MASL in a stable climate within the range of 24-26°C and higher humidity then rest of the plantation.
The beans were processed through 120-Hour Anaerobic Natural where red cherries that were ripe was dry-fermented in sealed PE bags for 120 hours after harvest. This enabled limited oxygen in order to enhance the fruity taste from the coffee beans. First the cherries would be dried for 3 days and then afterwards stored in a sealed PE bag for 2 weeks in a dark room with limited light. Then the cherries would be dried slowly until it reached 12% moisture. After the drying process, the cherries would be sat in the dark room for 4 more weeks. The entire processing takes up to 30 days for slow drying in order for the coffee beans to develop the sweet fruity taste.
The Roast & Flavor
The Liberica gives off an upfront sweet and fruity taste. There’s a noticeable note of a combination of strawberries and grapefruit combination all at once following an orange-like finish that is sweet all throughout. There is also hints of very sweet berries in the aroma as well.
The roast is within light-medium which is great for a great sweet and fruity taste with a nice clear aroma.
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