My Liberica, Malaysia, Anaerobic Natural
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Banana, melted chocolate and berries
COFFEE PROFILE
Perfectly suited for milk coffee, this Liberica lot is sweet, powerful and bold. Sweet notes of ripe banana and mixed berries are present on each sip, and a flavour of melted chocolate creates cohesion and accompanies the mouthfeel from start to finish.
| TASTES LIKE | Banana, melted chocolate and berries |
| ROAST | Milk-Based |
Story
The My Liberica project in Kulai, Johor, Malaysia, is spearheaded by founder and producer Jason Liew. With a background rooted in agriculture, Jason's journey began in a farming family that initially focused on vegetables and fruit before his father introduced Liberica coffee. After studying and working abroad in various coffee disciplines, including cupping, roasting, and barista skills, Jason returned to Malaysia with a vision to transform the perception of Liberica coffee in the specialty market. Under his leadership, My Liberica has evolved into a vertically integrated project, managing farming, processing, and preparation with a focus on quality control and experimentation over commodity production.
Located in the Kulai area of Johor, the farm thrives in a lowland tropical environment, ideal for Liberica due to its tolerance to heat, humidity, and disease. Initially grown as a practical crop, Liberica later became a long-term agricultural investment for the family. Now,the My Liberica farm operates with a structured agricultural approach, emphasizing field management, harvesting, and post-harvest handling. The large cherries of Liberica require careful manual harvesting, making labour and training crucial.
What sets My Liberica apart is the blend of traditional cultivation with modern specialty coffee practices. Jason and his team apply the same meticulous attention to picking ripeness, lot separation, and processing control typically reserved for high-end Arabica. The anaerobic natural lot exemplifies a research-driven fermentation approach, developed in collaboration with specialty coffee experts, demonstrating Liberica's capacity for complexity, sweetness, and structure when handled with precision. This coffee not only represents a single farm but also a broader initiative to position Malaysian Liberica as a distinctive origin in the global specialty coffee landscape
| PRODUCER | Jason Liew |
| REGION | Kulai, Johor |
| VARIETAL | Liberica |
| PROCESS | Anaerobic Natural |
| ALTITUDE | 20 masl |
Origin
Kulai, Johor, Malaysia
The history of coffee in Malaysia is intertwined with the country's colonial past, where Liberica was introduced as a practical solution for the lowland tropical environments. This species, unlike Arabica and Robusta, adapted well to the hot, humid conditions prevalent in much of Peninsular Malaysia, leading to its widespread cultivation. During the colonial period, coffee became an integral part of local culture, particularly in the form of kopitiam—traditional coffee shops where blends of Liberica were enjoyed by the community.
In the early 20th century, Malaysia's agricultural landscape was dominated by rubber and palm oil, overshadowing coffee's commercial significance. However, Liberica persisted as a niche crop, cherished for its unique flavour and cultural heritage. This persistence laid the groundwork for modern initiatives like the My Liberica project, which seeks to redefine and elevate Liberica within the specialty coffee scene.
Today, the My Liberica project represents a renaissance of this historical crop, merging traditional cultivation with contemporary specialty coffee practices. By focusing on quality-driven farming and post-harvest precision, it aims to reposition Malaysian Liberica as a distinctive and noteworthy origin on the global coffee map, celebrating both its historical roots and future potential.
BREW GUIDE
How to get the best tasting cup
NOTE THESE ARE A STARTING POINT AND INDICATE A RANGE TO WORK WITHIN
| Age Best Used | 18-30 days after roast |
| Brew Parameters | Dose 20.7g in the portafilter to extract 37g in the cups in 26 seconds at 93.5 degrees and add 115g milk weight per single espresso |
| Best Freeze Date | 24-28 days after roast |