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Excelsa is the fourth main type of coffee beans. It is derived from the forgotten coffee bean – Liberica. Though the coffee market is dominated by Arabica and Robusta, Excelsa has its own rapid profile that makes it count in the types of coffee beans. Most coffee lovers will not like to taste Excelsa because of its fruity and sweet flavor, but if you are good at blending, you can surely make a great cup of coffee with Excelsa.
Excelsa coffee beans were first discovered in Africa and gradually spread to Southeast Asia, where they are now produced. The top producer of Excelsa is Vietnam. The coffee bean is also grown in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. Recently, South Sudan has initiated a commercial project to reintroduce Excelsa in the market.
The Excelsa coffee beans are grown on the Excelsa tree, which is 3,200 to 4,000 feet long. The long height of the tree is the top discouragement for its cultivation. The tree is tall and requires frequent pruning. The good thing about the Excelsa coffee bean tree is that it is resistant to pests and diseases. Sometimes, Excelsa trees are placed near the Robusta coffee plant to break the harsh wind that may damage the Robusta plant.
The Excelsa coffee beans are small in size and round in shape. It has a sweet and fruity flavor. The coffee beans have a strong aroma and are not really good to smell. Some describe its smell as similar to jackfruit’s smell.