Benguet coffee, also known as Benguet arabica, is a single-origin coffee varietal grown in the Cordillera highlands of the northern Philippines since the 19th century. It belongs to the species Coffea arabica, of the Typica variety. It is one of the main crops of farmers in the province of Benguet, which has a climate highly suitable for arabica cultivation. Benguet coffee is listed in the Ark of Taste international catalogue of endangered heritage foods by the Slow Food movement.
Benguet coffee
Filipino
Variety of coffee plant
Characteristic of:
Filipino cuisine
Contains, including ancestors:
Caffeine
Also known as:
Wikidata ID:
Q60764008
Wikipedia title:
Benguet coffee
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