Excelsa/liberica varieties

[Rolley]

Hey there,
Just wondering, any of yas ever tried the liberica variety? Ive read a lot of mixed stuff about it on the net here and there.. and Ive seen an arabica liberica blend selling online in the UK..
Obviously it is much more impractical for commercial use and also might not have the flavour characteristics of arabica, but I really am wondering what it would add to a blend, or what it would taste like on its own.
Anyway, if anyone has tried it please let me know what you reckon, and also if you know anywhere closer than the UK to purchase any, please PM me the details.
Thanks!
Rolley

[hazbean]

Re: Excelsa/liberica varieties

Yes Ive been curious about that too.

Could try this: http://www.formosantea.com.au/body_barako_coffee.html

a bit frightening I reckon ...

[hazchem]

Re: Excelsa/liberica varieties

A truly MACHO coffee

unless Macho has a different meaning in Tagalog, id be hoping this would put hairs on my chest!

[Rolley]

Re: Excelsa/liberica varieties

haha spun out, thats cheap as cheaps, sold, ill buy some sometime over the next month or two!! Why not at that price.. hah.
Thanks for that. Rolley

[hazchem]

Re: Excelsa/liberica varieties

report back once youve given it a try Rolley, im interested to hear about it!

[julsajet]

Re: Excelsa/liberica varieties

Yeah, let us know what its like.