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The Arabica Excelsa coffee variety was identified in West Africa in 1919. Kew Gardens are involved in trialing Excelsa growing in South Sudan for climate resilience and sustainability. The bean is Arabica, but grows well at higher temperatures. Kew Gardens are involved in trialing Excelsa growing in South Sudan for climate resilience and sustainability. It is also lower in caffeine and the ripe fruits are black rather than the conventional red cherries.
Origin - Equatoria, South Sudan
Flavour Profile -Dark fruits, chocolate, malt and pecan
The Arabica Excelsa coffee variety was identified in West Africa in 1919. Kew Gardens are involved in trialing Excelsa growing in South Sudan for climate resilience and sustainability. The bean is Arabica, but grows well at higher temperatures. Kew Gardens are involved in trialing Excelsa growing in South Sudan for climate resilience and sustainability. It is also lower in caffeine and the ripe fruits are black rather than the conventional red cherries.
Origin - Equatoria, South Sudan
Flavour Profile -Dark fruits, chocolate, malt and pecan