Coffee Varieties

Explore the diverse world of coffee varieties, from the widely cultivated Arabica to the hardy Robusta. Each variety has its own unique characteristics, shaped by its origin and genetic heritage.

Arabica

The most popular coffee species, known for its sweet, complex flavor and low caffeine content.

SweetComplex acidityAromaticLess caffeine

Origin: Ethiopia

Typica

One of the oldest and most important varieties of Arabica coffee.

Clean cupSweetFloral notesMedium body

Origin: Yemen, Indonesia, Latin America

SL-28

Developed in Kenya, known for exceptional cup quality.

ComplexBright acidityWine-likeBlack currant

Origin: Kenya, East Africa

Maragogipe

A natural mutation of Typica with very large beans.

Low acidityFull bodySpicy notesLarge beans

Origin: Brazil, Central America

Bourbon

Natural mutation of Typica, named after Réunion Island (formerly Bourbon).

SweetComplexFull bodyBalanced acidity

Origin: Réunion Island, Latin America

Yellow Bourbon

A natural mutation of Bourbon with yellow cherries.

SweetNuttyChocolate notesLow acidity

Origin: Brazil

Caturra

Natural mutation of Bourbon, first discovered in Brazil.

Bright acidityMedium bodyLess sweet than Bourbon

Origin: Brazil, Colombia, Central America

Catuai

A hybrid of Caturra and Mundo Novo.

Medium bodyGood aciditySweetHigh yield

Origin: Brazil, Central America

Villa Sarchi

A natural mutation of Caturra from Costa Rica.

SweetCitrus notesClean cup

Origin: Costa Rica

Pacas

Natural mutation of Bourbon discovered in El Salvador.

SweetLight bodyMild acidity

Origin: El Salvador, Honduras

Ethiopian Heirloom

Thousands of undocumented varieties growing wild in Ethiopia.

Diverse flavorsComplexFloralFruit-forward

Origin: Ethiopia

Gesha/Geisha

Originally from Ethiopia, made famous by Panama. Known for exceptional quality.

FloralTea-likeJasmineBergamotComplex

Origin: Ethiopia, Panama, Colombia

Robusta

Known for its high caffeine content and strong, often harsh flavor.

High caffeineStrongFull bodyOften harsh

Origin: Central Africa, Southeast Asia

Nganda

One of two main varieties of Robusta coffee grown in Uganda.

StrongWoodyHigh caffeine

Origin: Uganda

Erecta

Upright growing variety of Robusta.

Full bodyStrongBitter

Origin: Congo, Uganda