Chiroso
Arabica variety
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.
Descriptors tasters reached for across 3 cuppings of this variety.