Coffee varieties

Find the varieties behind your favorite cups.

Compare cultivars, lineages, growing regions, and expected flavors—then see which varieties keep earning your best ratings.

33 varieties, one searchable reference

Open any variety for lineage, origin, flavor profile, common regions, mutations, and traits worth noticing.

Typica

Arabica
Origin · Ethiopia/Yemen

Clean, well-balanced with mild acidity and smooth body. Often features sweet, delicate notes.

Low yield · Tall plants · Excellent cup quality

Bourbon

Arabica
Origin · Yemen via Bourbon Island (Réunion)

Sweet, complex with balanced acidity. Often features caramel, chocolate, and fruit notes.

Medium yield · Excellent quality · Disease susceptible

Gesha

Arabica
Origin · Gesha village, Ethiopia

Perfume-like jasmine florals, bergamot, peach, tropical fruit. Tea-like body with vibrant acidity.

Very low yield · Exceptional quality · Tall plants

Caturra

Arabica
Origin · Brazil

Bright acidity, good body. Citrus, caramel, and chocolate notes when well-grown.

Dwarf stature · High yield potential · Good quality

SL28

Arabica
Origin · Kenya

Blackcurrant, citrus (especially lemon), complex acidity. Wine-like characteristics.

Drought tolerant · Exceptional quality · High acidity

SL34

Arabica
Origin · Kenya

Similar to SL28 with blackcurrant notes, bright acidity, full body, and complex flavors.

High rainfall adapted · Bronze leaf tips · Excellent quality

Pacamara

Arabica
Origin · El Salvador

Complex, often floral and fruity. Chocolate, citrus, stone fruit. Can be unusual/wild.

Very large beans · Low-medium yield · High quality potential

Mundo Novo

Arabica
Origin · Brazil

Balanced, mild acidity, full body. Chocolate, dried fruit, subtle florals. Smooth finish.

High yield · Vigorous growth · Disease resistant

Catuai

Arabica
Origin · Brazil

Good body, balanced acidity. Sweet with chocolate, nut, and caramel notes.

Compact plant · High yield · Good quality

Heirloom

Arabica
Origin · Ethiopia

Highly variable. Often floral, fruity, tea-like. Complex and unique.

Genetic diversity · Wild/landrace · Variable characteristics

Castillo

Arabica
Origin · Colombia

Clean, balanced. Can be good quality when well-processed. Chocolate, caramel notes.

Coffee leaf rust resistant · High yield · Compact

Maragogipe

Arabica
Origin · Brazil

Mild, smooth, low acidity. Sweet with chocolate notes. Delicate flavor.

Very large beans · Low yield · Low density

Pacas

Arabica
Origin · El Salvador

Sweet, balanced acidity. Caramel, chocolate, fruit notes. Good body.

Compact plant · Good yield · Good quality

Villa Sarchi

Arabica
Origin · Costa Rica

Bright acidity, good sweetness. Citrus, floral, chocolate notes.

Dwarf stature · Good quality · Bronze leaf tips

Tabi

Arabica
Origin · Colombia

Clean, sweet, good acidity. Fruit, caramel, chocolate. Similar to traditional varieties.

Disease resistant · Tall plant · Good quality

Ruiru 11

Arabica
Origin · Kenya

Can be good quality. Less complex than SL varieties. Clean, balanced.

Coffee leaf rust resistant · CBD resistant · Compact

Batian

Arabica
Origin · Kenya

Bright acidity, good complexity. Closer to SL varieties in quality. Citrus, berry notes.

CBD resistant · Coffee leaf rust resistant · Good quality

Java

Arabica
Origin · Indonesia

Earthy, full body, low acidity. Chocolate, tobacco, spice notes.

Adapted to Indonesia · Distinct terroir expression · Good body

S795

Arabica
Origin · India

Balanced, good body. Chocolate, spice, low acidity. Clean cup.

Disease resistant · Adaptable · Good yield

Timor Hybrid

Arabica/Robusta hybrid
Origin · East Timor

Variable quality. Can be harsh. Used primarily for breeding disease resistance.

Coffee leaf rust resistant · Robusta genetics · Hardy

Catimor

Arabica
Origin · Portugal

Can range from harsh to acceptable. Best selections are clean and balanced.

Disease resistant · High yield · Compact

Icatu

Arabica
Origin · Brazil

Good quality potential. Chocolate, nuts, balanced. Better than early Catimors.

Disease resistant · Good yield · Better quality than Catimor

Parainema

Arabica
Origin · Honduras

Sweet, balanced acidity. Chocolate, caramel, fruit. Good body.

Coffee leaf rust resistant · Good quality · Productive

Obata

Arabica
Origin · Brazil

Clean, sweet. Chocolate, nuts, balanced acidity.

Coffee leaf rust resistant · Compact · Good yield

Mokka

Arabica
Origin · Yemen

Intense, concentrated flavor. Chocolate, spice, wine-like. Low acidity.

Very small beans · Dwarf plants · Low yield

Sudan Rume

Arabica
Origin · Sudan/Ethiopia border

Complex, fruit-forward. Stone fruit, florals, tea-like. Bright acidity.

Disease resistant · Low yield · Unique genetics

Wush Wush

Arabica
Origin · Ethiopia

Extremely floral, fruit-forward. Jasmine, stone fruit, bergamot. Complex and delicate.

Rare · Exceptional quality · Low yield

Chiroso

Arabica
Origin · Colombia

Floral, fruity, complex. Tropical fruit, florals, tea-like. Bright acidity.

Rare · Exceptional quality · Delicate

Sidra

Arabica
Origin · Ecuador

Floral, fruity, complex. Stone fruit, florals, bright acidity. Delicate.

High quality potential · Delicate · Floral characteristics

K7

Arabica
Origin · Kenya

Good acidity, complex. Citrus, berry notes. Clean cup.

Drought tolerant · Good quality · Tall plant

N39

Arabica
Origin · Tanzania

Bright acidity, clean. Citrus, berry, floral notes.

Good quality · Adapted to Tanzania

Laurina

Arabica
Origin · Réunion Island

Delicate, sweet, low acidity. Chocolate, floral notes. Smooth.

Low caffeine (50%) · Low yield · Delicate

Ethiopian Landraces

Arabica
Origin · Ethiopia

Highly variable and complex. Often floral, fruity, tea-like with bright acidity.

Massive genetic diversity · Wild/semi-wild · Unique terroir expression