{"id":2120,"date":"2023-03-01T22:46:28","date_gmt":"2023-03-01T22:46:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coffeeteaclub.co.uk\/?p=2120"},"modified":"2023-03-01T22:46:31","modified_gmt":"2023-03-01T22:46:31","slug":"is-liberica-coffee-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coffeeteaclub.co.uk\/is-liberica-coffee-good\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Liberica Coffee Good?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

All coffee is good coffee, right? Doesn\u2019t it mostly taste the same? Well, not quite – there are a great many different types out there that you can choose from. So is Liberica coffee good? Is it better than other types of coffee? What makes this particular type better than others? Let\u2019s have a look into this unique coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is Liberica Coffee Good?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Liberica coffee has been described as \u201cthe Marmite of coffee\u201d <\/em>– you either love it or you hate it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether or not it is good depends on your personal tastes – you may really like the flavour or you may prefer something different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liberica produces the largest beans of all the coffee plants. Its flavour is said to be smoky and nutty, with a chocolatey aftertaste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

People who really like their coffee to taste like coffee tend to favour Liberica, as you are left in no doubt as to what drink you are drinking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as that distinctive flavour, Liberica offers a floral undertone that many coffee drinkers see as the Holy Grail of coffee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, poor quality Liberica lets the side down – it has far more of a smoky, strong, woody flavour, which can really put some people off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Which Is Better Liberica Or Robusta?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both of these coffees are great, let\u2019s not beat around the bush. But which is better? This is purely personal taste, so here\u2019s a list of their characteristics, so you can decide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Liberica<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  • A much less commonly drunk coffee bean, Liberica came close to extinction because of lack of cultivation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Characterised by its large beans and much taller plant growth, Liberica is able to survive much poorer conditions than many other types of coffee bean.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The beans are almond shaped and asymmetrical, almost teardrop shaped with a\u00a0 very strong aroma.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • The taste is intense, with a full flavour and smoky undertones. The best Liberica also has chocolatey, fruity undertones.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • This coffee is best drunk as an espresso, so that you can truly appreciate the unique flavour if this coffee bean.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Robusta<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    • This bean is the second most produced coffee in the world, second only to Arabica. They are very easy to grow and cultivate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Robusta contains a much higher caffeine level than many other types of coffee, making it resistant against pests – and also much more likely to kick you out of bed in the morning!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • The beans are round, pale and dry, and the plant itself can survive in a variety of different conditions.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Robusta\u2019s flavour is very smooth and not bitter, whilst tasting intensely of what it is meant to – namely, coffee!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • This one is ideal for making iced coffees, as its flavour comes through strongly, even when loaded with milk and sugar.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Now that you have a little more idea of these two different coffees, you can decide which one you want to go for – or just get both!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      For a visual explanation of the different types of coffee, here\u2019s a good video:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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