Typica Coffee Variety - Flavor, Origins & Roasters \| 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 ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties) Typica Typica ====== Arabica variety One of the oldest and most genetically important varieties of Arabica coffee. On Unpacking Coffee, **Typica** appears in **8 coffees** from **6 roasters** . Those coffees came from **Peru** , **Mexico** and **Kenya** . They are usually **washed** — 7 of the 8 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted **citrus** , **butterscotch** , **chocolate** and **dark chocolate** in the same cuppings. 8 coffees tracked 6 roasters offering 3 growing origins 11 cuppings logged Based on 11 cuppings logged here, most recently August 4, 2026. Where it's grown [ Peru 4 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) [ Mexico 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) [ Kenya 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) How it tastes here Descriptors tasters reached for across 11 cuppings of this variety. [ citrus×3](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ butterscotch×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ chocolate×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ dark chocolate×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ earl grey tea×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ hazelnut×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/38 "hazelnut") [ peach×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ almond×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ butter toffee×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/231 "butter toffee") [ cara cara zest×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/234 "cara cara zest") [ caramel×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ cherry×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") How it's processed 8 of the 8 coffees record a process. Washed 7 Honey 1 Roasters working with Typica [ RC Ritual Coffee Roasters 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) [ BC Broadcast Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/308-broadcast-coffee-roasters) [ CC Camellia Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/284-camellia-coffee-roasters) [ HC Heart Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) [ PC Paloma Craft Coffee 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/253-paloma-craft-coffee) [ UL Upper Left Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/237-upper-left-roasters) Questions about Typica in coffee ### What does Typica taste like? One of the oldest and most genetically important varieties of Arabica coffee. On Unpacking Coffee, Typica appears in 8 coffees from 6 roasters. Those coffees came from Peru, Mexico and Kenya. They are usually washed — 7 of the 8 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted citrus, butterscotch, chocolate and dark chocolate in the same cuppings. ### Which coffees are grown from Typica? 8 coffees are grown from Typica, including Crossfade by Broadcast Coffee Roasters, Finca Santa Cruz Washed by Ritual Coffee Roasters and Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz by Ritual Coffee Roasters. ### Where is Typica grown? Those coffees came from Peru, Mexico and Kenya. ### What flavors does Typica show? Tasters also noted citrus, butterscotch, chocolate and dark chocolate in the same cuppings. Coffees ### [ 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 ### [ 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](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Harvest 2026 Source José And Karina Argüello First noted Jul 28, 2026 Last tasted Aug 04, 2026 3 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ earl grey tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ citrus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ grapefruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") ### [ 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](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/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") ### [ Peru Umapata Community ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/166-peru-umapata-community) by [Camellia Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/284-camellia-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Cusco Source Yungas Coffee Project First noted Jun 22, 2026 Last tasted Jun 22, 2026 1 cupping [ swiss orange chip](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/230 "swiss orange chip") [ dried apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/200 "dried apricot") [ butter toffee](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/231 "butter toffee") [ mandarin jam](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/233 "mandarin jam") [ cara cara zest](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/234 "cara cara zest") ### [ Gabriel Mas Tafur ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/131-gabriel-mas-tafur) 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), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catimor](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/81-catimor) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Amazonas Harvest 2025 Source Finca San Gabriel First noted Apr 10, 2026 Last tasted Apr 13, 2026 2 cuppings [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ cranberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/13 "cranberry") [ honey tea cake](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/196 "honey tea cake") [ orange](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") ### [ San Jerónimo Tecoatl ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/126-san-jeronimo-tecoatl) by [Paloma Craft Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/253-paloma-craft-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Oaxaca Elevation 1600 - 1800m Source Sierra Mazateca First noted Mar 28, 2026 Last tasted Mar 28, 2026 1 cupping [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ key lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/188 "key lime") [ green mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/189 "green mango") ### [ Peru Aromas del Valle ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/109-peru-aromas-del-valle) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Cajamarca First noted Jan 20, 2026 Last tasted Jan 20, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ honeycomb](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/114 "honeycomb") [ chocolate taffy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/163 "chocolate taffy") ### [ Andino, Peru ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/67-andino-peru) by [Upper Left Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/237-upper-left-roasters) Certifications Organic Process Washed Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Cajamarca Source Rutas Del Inca Agrarian Cooperative First noted Sep 21, 2025 Last tasted Sep 21, 2025 2 cuppings [ hazelnut](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/38 "hazelnut") [ dark chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/125 "stone fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. 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[ ### [ 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)