Liberica and Excelsa flavor traits
This topic explores the unique flavor traits of Liberica and Excelsa coffee, their sensory profiles, and why they occupy a niche but important role in global coffee diversity.
Arabica robusta
Castillo and disease resistance breeding
This topic explains the development of the Castillo variety in Colombia, its role in combating coffee leaf rust, and the broader importance of disease resistance breeding in coffee sustainability.
Yield vs quality trade-offs
This topic explains the natural and management-driven trade-offs between maximizing coffee yield and achieving high cup quality, and why farmers, buyers, and consumers must balance these competing priorities.
Arabica vs Canephora (Robusta) vs Liberica/Excelsa
This topic compares the three main commercial coffee species—Arabica, Robusta (Canephora), and Liberica/Excelsa—covering their genetics, cultivation environments, bean traits, flavor profiles, and market roles.
Genus Coffea and major species overview
This topic introduces the genus Coffea, explains its major species, and outlines their biological traits, cultivation differences, and global significance.