Jackfruit-like ripe tropical fruit and light smoky wood on the dry aroma; a bold entry with caramel, brown sugar, and dark chocolate; pronounced but not harsh bitterness; a heavy body; and a long finish of dried fruit and spice.
Buying Tips
Lowland coffee: Johor's Liberica grows on near-sea-level peat soils where arabica cannot survive
Malaysian coffee: Malaysia's output is mainly Liberica and robusta; arabica is grown only in small amounts in highlands such as Sabah
Kopi: Traditional Malaysian kopi is often Liberica or robusta dark-roasted with butter and sugar, brewed through a cloth sock, and served with condensed milk
Brewing Notes
French press: Medium-coarse grind, 93°C, 4-minute steep
Nanyang style: Brew strong and add condensed milk, hot as kopi or iced as kopi peng