Find Liberia Green Coffee Beans for sale

Liberica coffee varietals were found growing wild in the regions of Liberia for centuries. By the 19th century, this hardy varietal was eventually cultivated as a crop and provided an attractive alternative to arabica during a time when it was being decimated by crop disease. While liberica varietals have their strength in high yield and growth at low altitudes, they fell out of favour in Liberia due to processing difficulties owing to their large bean size. This then caused robusta varietals to dominate Liberia’s industry as a better replacement.
Small volumes of Liberia’s coffee were traded from the end of the 19th century onward, with the bulk of the work carried out by forced labour of indigenes. Over time, the industry developed and peaked during the 1980s. Production then saw a sharp decline due to a military coup occurring in the same decade. The industry has struggled to regain its footing as a global coffee producer since. Years of conflict have caused many farmers to abandon their coffee trees. This hasn’t been helped by the fact that there has been little support from the government, especially for aspects of trading such as infrastructure.
Today, the Liberian coffee industry therefore sees negligible production, and even less in export figures. Due to the unattractiveness of the industry, farmers have instead turned to other cash crops such as cocoa.
If its industry is to see improvement, it needs intervention and financial support from its government, along with other players, both local and global. The country certainly has potential as a producer of higher quality robusta, thanks to its tropical climate, good rainfall, and consistent warm temperatures.

Liberia’s harvest season begins from around October, so it is best to begin planning your procurement a few months before this date. You can then expect your coffee to be shipped from 1-3 months after the period starts.

When sourcing specialty coffee beans from Liberia, it is best to do some research into the farming cooperatives and small associations operating around the country. While there is no central association to contact, spaces such as Green Future Agro Inc., Liberia Coffee Company, and SMK agricultural Co-operative will be some great places to start as they can then connect you to the wider Liberian coffee industry.
Make sure to take the time to do your research into your options as it will give you the best chance of finding the perfect product for your business.
After researching deeper into your available producers, it is then best to get in touch with them directly. This will enable you to better understand how your prospective producer works. You could then organise a visit, or a virtual tour.
If you are happy with your producer, you can then begin to organise shipments. Always ensure that their paperwork and certifications are correct and up to date.

Liberian coffee can be found to have a distinct unique flavour. A cup will offer bold and woody flavours with a zingy mouthfeel. Earthy aromas can be found in this coffee, adorned by a slight floral, chocolatey, and fruity scent. The aftertaste is known to be distinctive, tasting sweet and slightly smokey.