Coffee Varieties | Unpacking Coffee - Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) [ Clubs ](https://unpacking.coffee/clubs) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") Varieties ========= Name Description Coffees [ Caturra ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) A natural mutation of Bourbon with a more compact size, common in Colombia and Central America. 21 [ Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) One of the oldest and most culturally and genetically important coffee varieties, known for sweetness. 17 [ Geisha ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Also spelled Gesha, originally from Ethiopia, now famous for exceptional floral and tea-like qualities. 13 [ Castillo ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Developed in Colombia for resistance to coffee leaf rust while maintaining cup quality. 11 [ SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) Selection from Tanzania developed in Kenya, known for exceptional cup quality. 8 [ Typica ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) One of the oldest and most genetically important varieties of Arabica coffee. 7 [ Ethiopian Heirlooms ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Diverse, unnamed local landrace varieties from Ethiopia. 7 [ SL34 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Selection from Bourbon developed in Kenya, known for bright acidity. 6 [ Pacas ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas) A natural mutation of Bourbon from El Salvador with compact growth. 6 [ Red Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon) Classic bourbon variety with red cherries, foundational to many modern varieties. 5 [ Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon) A natural mutation of Bourbon with distinctive pink cherries when ripe, known for sweetness and complexity. 5 [ Heirloom ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Traditional Ethiopian varieties, often unnamed but genetically diverse. 4 [ Colombia ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/14-colombia) A composite cultivar developed in Colombia for disease resistance. 4 [ Ethiopian Landrace ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Generate a JSON object with a description field for the Ethiopian Landrace coffee variety, based on verified facts from web search results. 3 [ Landrace ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace) Heirloom (or sometimes Landrace) is an umbrella term that refers to all the coffee varietals endemic to Ethiopia. As the birthplace of coffee, the trees have been growing and cross-breeding for centuries in this country. 2 [ Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/93-wild-heirloom-ethiopia-arabica-cultivars) A collection of ancient, naturally occurring Arabica cultivars native to Ethiopia's diverse growing regions. These wild heirloom varieties represent the genetic diversity of coffee's birthplace, featuring complex flavor profiles with notes of floral, fruity, and spiced characteristics. Known for their adaptability to varied altitudes and microclimates, these cultivars are prized for their unique terroir expression and contribute significantly to specialty coffee's sensory complexity. 2 [ Dega ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/88-dega) Dega coffee is a highly valued traditional coffee variety found in the southern regions of Ethiopia, including Yirgacheffe, Sidamo, and Gedeo. It is an ancient landrace variety, naturally selected from wild coffee populations and uniquely adapted to the specific agro-ecological conditions of the East African highlands. 2 [ 74112 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/86-74112) Another Ethiopian selection known for good adaptation and quality characteristics. 2 [ Typica Mejorado ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado) Typica Mejorado is an improved selection of the classic Typica variety, developed through selective breeding to enhance yield and disease resistance while maintaining the excellent cup quality characteristics of traditional Typica. This cultivar produces balanced, clean coffees with subtle sweetness and complexity, making it a preferred choice for specialty coffee producers seeking reliable performance and premium flavor profiles. 2 [ Bourbon Sidra ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/5-bourbon-sidra) A variety identified in Ecuador with exceptional sweetness and complexity. 2 [ Maragogype ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/24-maragogype) A mutation of Typica with exceptionally large beans, known as "elephant beans". 2 [ Pacamara ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) A cross between Pacas and Maragogype with large bean size and complex cup profile. 2 [ 74110 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110) Ethiopian variety selected for improved productivity and cup quality. 2 [ Wolisho ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/87-wolisho) An ancient variety of coffee that is native to the highlands of Ethiopia. It is also known as the Welicho variety. It is a wild coffee variety that is believed to have been growing in the region for centuries. 2 [ Catimor ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/81-catimor) Portuguese-developed variety combining Caturra with Timor Hybrid for disease resistance. 1 [ Lempira ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/89-lempira) Lempira is a hybrid coffee variety developed in Honduras, known for its resistance to leaf rust and other common coffee diseases. It produces beans with balanced flavor characteristics, offering moderate acidity and pleasant body. The variety is valued for its productivity and adaptability to various growing conditions, making it a practical choice for coffee farmers in Central America. 1 [ Parainema ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/90-parainema) Parainema is a hybrid coffee variety developed through selective breeding, known for its balanced flavor profile and moderate productivity. It exhibits good disease resistance and adaptability to various growing conditions, making it a practical choice for coffee farmers seeking reliable yields with quality cup characteristics. 1 [ Ruiru 11 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11) Developed in Kenya for disease and pest resistance. 1 [ Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso) Chiroso is a rare Arabica variety first identified in the municipality of Urrao, Antioquia, Colombia, and rediscovered in the early 2000s. Its name derives from a Colombian slang term for something elongated, a reference to its distinctively long bean shape. Initially believed to be a natural mutation of Caturra, more recent genetic studies have linked Chiroso to Ethiopian landrace varieties, though its exact origins remain scientifically unconfirmed. Two main cultivar types exist: the taller "Bourbon Chiroso" and the shorter "Caturra Chiroso." Prized in specialty coffee for its complex, floral cup profile, Chiroso typically expresses jasmine, citrus, stone fruit, and bright clean acidity. It thrives at high altitudes in cool Andean microclimates and responds well to a range of processing methods, with washed lots often drawing comparisons to Gesha in clarity and delicacy. 1 [ Castillo San Ramon ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/100-castillo-san-ramon) A regional micro-lot expression of the Castillo variety, Castillo San Ramon is a Colombian Arabica cultivar developed through Cenicafé's multi-decade breeding program and released in 2005. It is the result of crossing Caturra with the Timor Hybrid, inheriting Caturra's cup quality alongside strong resistance to coffee leaf rust (roya) and other prevalent diseases. Like all Castillo sub-types, it features a compact, dwarf plant structure suited to high-density planting and delivers high yields. In the cup, it is known for a smooth, medium to full body with balanced acidity and flavor notes that typically include caramel, chocolate, citrus, and stone fruit. When grown at altitude with careful farm management, it has the potential to achieve specialty-grade scores on par with traditional varieties such as Caturra and Bourbon. 1 Showing 1 to 30 of 40 results 1 2 Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. Press Esc to close. Filters 12 showing Users 0 Coffees 0 Roasters 0 Recipes 0 Explore featured coffees Start typing to search across the entire database. [ ### [ Peru Guardian del Bosque ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) by [Northbound Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/301-northbound-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Process Natural Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Amazonas Harvest 2025 Source Ronal Carranza Montenegro First noted Sep 10, 2026 Last tasted Sep 10, 2026 1 cupping [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ floral tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/257 "floral tropical fruit") [ fruit loops cereal](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/258 "fruit loops cereal") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) [ ### [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1400-1800m First noted Sep 08, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) [ ### [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Kapchorwa Elevation 1800-2000m First noted Sep 08, 2026 Last tasted Sep 08, 2026 2 cuppings [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) [ ### [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Antioquia Elevation 1900m Source La Cartagena First noted Sep 04, 2026 Last tasted Sep 11, 2026 3 cuppings [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) [ ### [ Double Feature ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) by [Messenger Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/298-messenger-coffee) and [Black & White Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1750m First noted Sep 03, 2026 Last tasted Sep 03, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/253 "cherry blossom") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ pineapple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/14 "pineapple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) [ ### [ Gerba Dogo Sodu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) by [Passenger Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/164-passenger-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji First noted Sep 02, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) [ ### [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Nyeri First noted Aug 29, 2026 Last tasted Aug 29, 2026 1 cupping [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) [ ### [ Harmufo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) by [SEY](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Gedeb Elevation 2,300–2,400m Source Harmufo First noted Aug 26, 2026 Last tasted Aug 27, 2026 2 cuppings [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") [ ripe stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/252 "ripe stone fruit") [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) [ ### [ Mexico Maria Méndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Elevation 1400m First noted Aug 19, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 1 cupping [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) [ ### [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) by [Cat & Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed, Natural Elevation 1,100-1,900m Source Various First noted Aug 17, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 2 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/250 "fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) [ ### [ Nelson Flores ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) by [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [El Salvador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador) Region Chalatenango Elevation 1632m First noted Aug 16, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) [ ### [ Takele Mammo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) by [Cat & Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/93-wild-heirloom-ethiopia-arabica-cultivars) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1800 - 2100m Source Takele Mammo Denbi First noted Aug 14, 2026 Last tasted Aug 24, 2026 3 cuppings [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ rooibos](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/249 "rooibos") [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo)