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) [ Clubs ](https://unpacking.coffee/clubs) [ 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 **7 coffees** from **5 roasters** . Those coffees came from **Peru** and **Mexico** . They are usually **washed** — 6 of the 7 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted **citrus** , **butterscotch** , **chocolate** and **dark chocolate** in the same cuppings. 7 coffees tracked 5 roasters offering 2 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) 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 7 of the 7 coffees record a process. Washed 6 Honey 1 Roasters working with Typica [ RC Ritual Coffee Roasters 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-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 7 coffees from 5 roasters. Those coffees came from Peru and Mexico. They are usually washed — 6 of the 7 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted citrus, butterscotch, chocolate and dark chocolate in the same cuppings. ### Which coffees are grown from Typica? 7 coffees are grown from Typica, including Finca Santa Cruz Washed by Ritual Coffee Roasters, Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz by Ritual Coffee Roasters and Peru Umapata Community by Camellia Coffee Roasters. ### Where is Typica grown? Those coffees came from Peru and Mexico. ### What flavors does Typica show? Tasters also noted citrus, butterscotch, chocolate and dark chocolate in the same cuppings. Coffees ### [ 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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[ ### [ 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 0 cuppings ](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 0 cuppings ](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) [ ### [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1400-1800m First noted Sep 08, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) [ ### [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Kapchorwa Elevation 1800-2000m First noted Sep 08, 2026 Last tasted Sep 08, 2026 2 cuppings [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) [ ### [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Antioquia Elevation 1900m Source La Cartagena First noted Sep 04, 2026 Last tasted Sep 11, 2026 3 cuppings [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) [ ### [ Double Feature ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) by [Messenger Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/298-messenger-coffee) and [Black & White Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1750m First noted Sep 03, 2026 Last tasted Sep 03, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/253 "cherry blossom") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ pineapple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/14 "pineapple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) [ ### [ Gerba Dogo Sodu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) by [Passenger Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/164-passenger-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji First noted Sep 02, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) [ ### [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Nyeri First noted Aug 29, 2026 Last tasted Aug 29, 2026 1 cupping [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab)