Specialty coffee is expanding beyond the traditional Arabica bean, with a focus on the rare Excelsa species. This shift highlights the importance of species diversity in coffee production. Blue Bottle Coffee is leading the charge with exciting new releases that showcase Excelsa and its potential for unique flavors and increased producer value.
• The limited-edition Excelsa offering introduces coffee lovers to a lesser-known variety.
• The Quang Tri 96B lot features pure Excelsa, while Beyond Arabica combines Excelsa with Robusta for a more familiar taste.
• Beyond Arabica is priced at $32 and offers tasting notes of sweet tobacco and dark rum.
• The Quang Tri 96B Excelsa Natural, priced at $45, is a rare single-origin coffee with notes of lychee and papaya.
This exploration of Excelsa coffee matters because it promotes biodiversity in coffee cultivation. It also encourages innovation in flavor, which can attract new consumers and support farmers facing environmental challenges.
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