Coffee Varieties | Unpacking Coffee - Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee)[ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/dashboard) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ 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. 20 [ Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) One of the oldest and most culturally and genetically important coffee varieties, known for sweetness. 14 [ Geisha ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Also spelled Gesha, originally from Ethiopia, now famous for exceptional floral and tea-like qualities. 12 [ Castillo ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Developed in Colombia for resistance to coffee leaf rust while maintaining cup quality. 10 [ Typica ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) One of the oldest and most genetically important varieties of Arabica coffee. 7 [ SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) Selection from Tanzania developed in Kenya, known for exceptional cup quality. 7 [ Ethiopian Heirlooms ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Diverse, unnamed local landrace varieties from Ethiopia. 7 [ 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 [ SL34 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Selection from Bourbon developed in Kenya, known for bright acidity. 4 [ Colombia ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/14-colombia) A composite cultivar developed in Colombia for disease resistance. 4 [ Heirloom ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Traditional Ethiopian varieties, often unnamed but genetically diverse. 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 [ 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. 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 [ 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 [ 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 [ 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 [ Red Catuai ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/97-red-catuai) Red Catuai (Catuaí Vermelho) is an Arabica hybrid developed in Brazil by the Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC), created by crossing Mundo Novo and Caturra. It is a semi-dwarf, compact variety with a bushy structure, well-suited for high-density planting and both manual and mechanized harvesting. The variety is known for its high yield potential, good resistance to wind and heavy rain, and adaptability across a wide range of altitudes (600–1,800 masl). Cherries ripen to a distinctive bright red. In the cup, Red Catuai delivers a clean, balanced profile with moderate acidity, medium body, and notes of caramel, chocolate, and nuts — with flavor nuances varying by terroir, processing method, and roast. It is one of the most widely cultivated Arabica varieties in Central and South America, though it remains susceptible to coffee leaf rust. 1 [ Kurume ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/95-kurume) Variety: Kurume — description field generated from verified sources 1 [ 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. 1 [ Yellow Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/63-yellow-bourbon) Brazilian mutation of Red Bourbon with yellow cherries, offering sweet and complex flavors. 1 Showing 1 to 30 of 36 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. [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country Mexico Region Chiapas Harvest 2026 Source José And Karina Argüello First noted Jul 28, 2026 Last tasted Aug 02, 2026 2 cuppings [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ grapefruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ earl grey tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) [ ### [ Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Honey Varieties [Peñasco](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/99-penasco), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) Country Mexico Region Chiapas Harvest 2025 Source La Concordia First noted Jul 21, 2026 Last tasted Jul 21, 2026 1 cupping [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) [ ### [ Finca Santa Cruz Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country Mexico Region Chiapas Source Finca Santa Cruz First noted Jul 19, 2026 Last tasted Jul 19, 2026 1 cupping [ chilled red wine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/240 "chilled red wine") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ cacao nibs ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) [ ### [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) by [ SK Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado) Country Ecuador Region Loja Elevation 2170m Source Finca La Noria First noted Jul 16, 2026 Last tasted Jul 16, 2026 2 cuppings [ vanilla ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ watermelon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ grapefruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ calamansi ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "calamansi") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) [ ### [ Honduras Byron Hernandez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas) Country Honduras Region Santa Barbara Elevation 1820m First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ cantaloupe ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/238 "cantaloupe") [ raspberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ honeysuckle ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) [ ### [ Colombia Young Producers ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) by [ Branch Street Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/289-branch-street-coffee-roasters) Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberries, red wine yeast, fruit glucose, CO2) Species Arabica Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country Colombia Elevation 1700m Source Columbia Young Producers Development Lot - Antioquia, Quindío And Huila First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ star fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/237 "star fruit") [ papaya ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/16 "papaya") [ orange blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/60 "orange blossom") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) [ ### [ Juan Jiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir) by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country Colombia Harvest February 2026 Source El Porvenir - Santa Barbara, Palestina First noted Jul 14, 2026 Last tasted Jul 14, 2026 1 cupping [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ apple blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/146 "apple blossom") [ lychee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/120 "lychee") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir) [ ### [ Juan Jimiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir) by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country Colombia Region Huila Elevation 1700m Harvest February 2026 First noted Jul 14, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir) [ ### [ Rwanda Nyungwe ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/170-rwanda-nyungwe) by [ Process Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/287-process-coffee) Process Anaerobic Natural Country Rwanda Source Nyungwe First noted Jul 04, 2026 Last tasted Jul 05, 2026 2 cuppings [ rhubarb ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/212 "rhubarb") [ strawberry compote ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/235 "strawberry compote") [ citrus peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/236 "citrus peel") [ strawberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/170-rwanda-nyungwe) [ ### [ Olgar Ortega ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega) by [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra) Country Colombia Region San Agustín Elevation 1750m Harvest August 2025 Source Villa Maria First noted Jun 30, 2026 Last tasted Jun 30, 2026 1 cupping [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ raisin ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/12 "raisin") [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ orange peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega) [ ### [ Robinson Salamanaca ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/168-robinson-salamanaca) by [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse) Process Washed Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon) Country Colombia Region San Agustín Source San Isidro First noted Jun 24, 2026 Last tasted Jun 24, 2026 2 cuppings [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ pine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/74 "pine") [ lemongrass ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/106 "lemongrass") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/168-robinson-salamanaca) [ ### [ Illumination | Washed Carbonic Macerated ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/167-illumination-washed-carbonic-macerated) by [ Savage Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/285-savage-coffees) Process Washed, Carbonic Maceration Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country Panama Region Chiriqui Source Finca Deborah First noted Jun 24, 2026 Last tasted Jun 24, 2026 1 cupping [ pomegranate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/139 "pomegranate") [ nectarine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/167-illumination-washed-carbonic-macerated)