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. 24 [ 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. 12 [ Typica ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) One of the oldest and most genetically important varieties of Arabica coffee. 8 [ Ethiopian Heirlooms ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Diverse, unnamed local landrace varieties from Ethiopia. 8 [ SL34 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Selection from Bourbon developed in Kenya, known for bright acidity. 8 [ 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 [ Pacas ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas) A natural mutation of Bourbon from El Salvador with compact growth. 6 [ Heirloom ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Traditional Ethiopian varieties, often unnamed but genetically diverse. 5 [ Red Bourbon ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon) Classic bourbon variety with red cherries, foundational to many modern varieties. 5 [ Colombia ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/14-colombia) A composite cultivar developed in Colombia for disease resistance. 4 [ Ruiru 11 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11) Developed in Kenya for disease and pest resistance. 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 [ 74110 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/85-74110) Ethiopian variety selected for improved productivity and cup quality. 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 [ Kurume ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/95-kurume) Variety: Kurume — description field generated from verified sources 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 [ Batian ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/7-batian) A newer Kenyan variety developed for disease resistance while maintaining quality. 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 [ Marsellesa ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/42-marsellesa) — 1 [ 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 Showing 1 to 30 of 42 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. [ ### [ Reko Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) by [Ruby Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/184-ruby-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Kurume](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/95-kurume), [Ethiopian Heirlooms](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/38-ethiopian-heirlooms) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Kochere Elevation 1850-2100m Source Reko Washing Station First noted Nov 10, 2026 Last tasted Nov 10, 2026 1 cupping [ lemon meringue](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/268 "lemon meringue") [ lavender](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/57 "lavender") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/212-reko-ethiopia) [ ### [ Organic Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia) by [Portland Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/309-portland-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) First noted Nov 02, 2026 Last tasted Nov 02, 2026 1 cupping [ floral](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/211-organic-ethiopia) [ ### [ Kenya Swara ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34), [Batian](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/7-batian), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kirinyaga Elevation 1600-1800m First noted Oct 31, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/210-kenya-swara) [ ### [ Crossfade ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) by [Broadcast Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Ruiru 11](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/29-ruiru-11), [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Kirinyaga Elevation 1400-2000m First noted Oct 31, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/209-crossfade) [ ### [ Volcán Azul Washed SL28 ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) by [April Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/10-april-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28) Country [Costa Rica](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/costa-rica) Source Volcán Azul First noted Oct 31, 2026 Last tasted Oct 31, 2026 1 cupping [ red cherries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/266 "red cherries") [ nougat](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/31 "nougat") [ florals](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/267 "florals") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/208-volcan-azul-washed-sl28) [ ### [ Gotiti, Ethiopia ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Source Gotiti washing station First noted Oct 23, 2026 Last tasted Oct 23, 2026 1 cupping [ melon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/180 "melon") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/207-gotiti-ethiopia) [ ### [ 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)