COFFEE KNOWLEDGE

How many years does a coffee tree take to produce fruit?

COFFEE TREE
COFFEE TREE
YearsApprox. No. of Fruits (Coffee Cherries)Height of Coffee TreeTaste of Beans
10 (young seedling)0.3 – 0.6 mNo beans yet
20 (still developing)0.8 – 1.2 mNo beans yet
3500 – 1,000 cherries1.5 – 2.0 mMild, still developing flavor
42,000 – 4,000 cherries2.0 – 2.5 mSmoother, more balanced taste
54,000 – 6,000 cherries2.5 – 3.0 mRicher, more aromatic flavor
6–106,000 – 10,000 cherries3.0 – 3.5 mPeak flavor—sweet, aromatic, consistent
10+Gradual decrease3.5+ m (if not pruned)Flavour may reduce slightly with age
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