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) [ 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. 23 [ 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. 14 [ Castillo ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Developed in Colombia for resistance to coffee leaf rust while maintaining cup quality. 12 [ SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) Selection from Tanzania developed in Kenya, known for exceptional cup quality. 9 [ 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. 7 [ Ethiopian Heirlooms ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Diverse, unnamed local landrace varieties from Ethiopia. 7 [ Typica ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) One of the oldest and most genetically important varieties of Arabica coffee. 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 [ 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 [ 74110 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110) Ethiopian variety selected for improved productivity and cup quality. 3 [ 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. 3 [ Maragogype ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/24-maragogype) A mutation of Typica with exceptionally large beans, known as "elephant beans". 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 [ Catuaí ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai) A cross between Mundo Novo and Caturra, widely planted in Brazil and Central America. 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 [ Pacamara ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) A cross between Pacas and Maragogype with large bean size and complex cup profile. 2 [ Nyasaland ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland) Nyasaland is a Typica-derived Arabica variety and one of the oldest introduced to Africa. It traces its origins to Typica plants brought from Jamaica to the former British protectorate of Nyasaland (now Malawi) in 1878, before being transplanted to Uganda in 1910. Today it is primarily cultivated by smallholder farmers on the slopes of Mount Elgon in the Bugisu sub-region of eastern Uganda, at elevations between 1,200 and 1,550 metres, often intercropped with bananas and shade trees in traditional agroforestry systems. The plants are tall with light bronze leaf tips, and produce slightly smaller beans than modern hybrid varieties. Nyasaland is prized for its intense floral aroma, delicate almond notes, and good cup quality, though it is susceptible to major coffee diseases. Once nearly extinct, the variety has seen a resurgence in recent years thanks to conservation efforts and growing specialty market interest. 1 [ Sachimor ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/92-sachimor) Sachimor is a hybrid coffee variety developed through selective breeding to combine desirable traits from multiple parent plants. It is known for producing beans with balanced flavor characteristics, moderate acidity, and good body. The variety typically exhibits notes of chocolate, nuts, and subtle fruit undertones. Sachimor plants show good disease resistance and reasonable productivity, making them suitable for various growing conditions. This variety is valued by specialty coffee producers for its consistent cup quality and adaptability to different altitudes and climates. 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 [ Peñasco ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/99-penasco) Generated description for the Peñasco coffee variety based on verified sources. 1 [ Ruiru 11 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11) Developed in Kenya for disease and pest resistance. 1 Showing 1 to 30 of 42 results 1 2 Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. Press Esc to close. 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[ ### [ Arturo Paz, Dark Room Dried: Natural Geisha, Honduras ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Honduras](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/honduras) Harvest June 2026 Source El Itacayo First noted Oct 20, 2026 Last tasted Oct 20, 2026 1 cupping [ elderflower syrup](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/264 "elderflower syrup") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ stonefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/102 "stonefruit") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ candied tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/265 "candied tropical fruit") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/206-arturo-paz-dark-room-dried-natural-geisha-honduras) [ ### [ Indian coffee beans from Coorg, Karnataka, India ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) by [Paul John Caffeine](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/307-paul-john-caffeine) Country [India](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/india) Region Karnataka Source Indian Coffee Beans From Coorg, Karnataka, India First noted Oct 14, 2026 Last tasted Oct 14, 2026 1 cupping ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/205-indian-coffee-beans-from-coorg-karnataka-india) [ ### [ Jhoan Vergara Las Flores Pink Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) by [Kafiex Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/249-kafiex-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Source Jhoan Vergara First noted Oct 13, 2026 Last tasted Oct 13, 2026 1 cupping [ froot loops](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/262 "froot loops") [ candied lemon drop](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/263 "candied lemon drop") [ green apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/116 "green apple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/204-jhoan-vergara-las-flores-pink-bourbon) [ ### [ Mama Cherri ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) by [Creature Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/84-creature-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catuaí](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/11-catuai) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Region Coto Brus Source Doña Isa First noted Oct 09, 2026 Last tasted Oct 09, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry pie](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/141 "cherry pie") [ caramel corn](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/261 "caramel corn") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/203-mama-cherri) [ ### [ Uganda 96 Hour Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) by [DOMA Coffee Roasting Company](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/268-doma-coffee-roasting-company) Process Natural Varieties [SL14](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/102-sl14), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [Nyasaland](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/103-nyasaland) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Mt. Elgon Elevation 1400 - 2000 maslm Harvest 2026 Source The Coffee Yards/norman Mukuru First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/202-uganda-96-hour-natural) [ ### [ Mustefa Abakeno ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) by [Marigold Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/252-marigold-coffee) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Oromia First noted Oct 05, 2026 Last tasted Oct 05, 2026 1 cupping [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") [ honeysuckle](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") [ cacao nibs](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/201-mustefa-abakeno) [ ### [ Dark Star ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [74110](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Jimma Elevation 1950-2150m First noted Sep 29, 2026 Last tasted Oct 21, 2026 1 cupping [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") [ jammy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/200-dark-star) [ ### [ Friend Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) by [Little Amps Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/306-little-amps-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/40-landrace) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Elevation 1600 (Colombia)m First noted Sep 29, 2026 Last tasted Oct 16, 2026 1 cupping [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/199-friend-blend) [ ### [ Kajere Honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) by [Counter Culture Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/46-counter-culture-coffee) Process Honey Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Bulambuli First noted Sep 26, 2026 Last tasted Sep 28, 2026 2 cuppings [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") [ grape](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/11 "grape") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/198-kajere-honey) [ ### [ Headliner Seasonal Blend ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) First noted Sep 17, 2026 Last tasted Sep 24, 2026 2 cuppings [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ fudge](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/128 "fudge") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/197-headliner-seasonal-blend) [ ### [ Strawberry Shake ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) by [KOS Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/304-kos-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry) Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Quindío Elevation 1400m Source Viviana Martinez First noted Sep 16, 2026 Last tasted Sep 16, 2026 2 cuppings [ strawberries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/259 "strawberries") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ creamy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/260 "creamy") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/196-strawberry-shake) [ ### [ 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)