Cup quality assessment of Arabica coffee grown under different agroforestry systems in coffee growing areas in Benguet [Philippines]
2019
Pablo, J.P. | Laurean, C.P. | Fagyan, A.W. | Bao-idang, C.C. | Moreno, N.A. | Rimas, L.C.
Coffee is one of Department of Agriculture's top priority crop in the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) such as in Benguet [Philippines]. Coffea Arabica, in the province are grown in agroforestry system based or intercropped with other taller plants. These trees and plants serve as shades and are equally important for both cup quality improvement and maintaining sustainable production. The study would like then to assess the cup quality of coffee originating from existing tree and plant shades including open field systems in Benguet. Coffee cherries were harvested from agroforestry system under Alnus, Pine, Mango and Chayote shades from five growing areas in Atok. Tublay and La Trinidad, Benguet located at elevations ranging from 1495 to 1648 m asl. The cherries were dried and processed following similar standard methods for all samples. Green beans where roasted and evaluated using procedures described by Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) for sensorial attributes involving olfaction, gustation and mouthfeel sensation by three professional Q Graders/Cuppers. All samples cupped under different agroforestry system including open field were rated Very Good (7.0 - 7.75) for aroma/fragrance, flavor, aftertaste, acidity, body and balance in accordance with SCA's quality scale. However, samples grown under Alnus shade (Coroz, Tublay) had scored 8.0 for overall flavor experience by Q Graders or rated Excellent (8.0 - 8.75) based on SCA's quality scale. The same samples under Alnus shade obtained the highest total score of 84.63 from the summation of all the attributes. Overall, all cupped samples obtained total scores more than 80, for which all fall under quality. Furthermore, future studies should include proper management practices to achieve excellent cup quality to be able to command the best price of green beans in the market.
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