Definition

Noun 1. A small tree of West Africa: "Liberian coffee" refers to a specific species of coffee plant, Coffea liberica, native to western and central Africa. It is characterized by its larger leaves, cherries, and beans compared to the more common Arabica (Coffea arabica) and Robusta (Coffea canephora) species.

Usage

• "Liberian coffee" is used as a common name for the plant species .
• It can refer to the tree itself, its beans, or the beverage produced from its roasted beans, though this is less common globally than Arabica or Robusta coffee.

Examples

• The farmer decided to cultivate Liberian coffee due to its resistance to certain pests.
• Liberian coffee beans have a distinct, often stronger and more woody flavor profile.
• Botanists studied the Liberian coffee tree in its native habitat.

Advanced Usage

• The term is primarily used in botanical, agricultural, and specialty coffee contexts to distinguish this species from others.
• In the coffee industry, beans from are sometimes marketed under the name "Barako" in the Philippines, where it is widely cultivated.

Variants and Related Words

• Coffea liberica (n): The scientific (Latin) name for the Liberian coffee plant.
• Liberica (n): A shortened, common form used to refer to this species of coffee.
• Barako (n): A local name for Liberica coffee in the Philippines.

Synonyms

• Liberica coffee (n)
• Coffea liberica (n)

Noun

1. small tree of West Africa