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Coffee Cultivars: Part Seven — Pacamara
Following SL28, we now turn to a cultivar that is impossible to ignore both in the size of its beans and the boldness of its cup profile: Pacamara. The Origins of Pacamara Pacamara is a hybrid cultivar developed in El Salvador in the mid-20th century...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Seven — Pacamara
Following SL28, we now turn to a cultivar that is impossible to ignore both in the size of its beans and the boldness of its cup profile: Pacamara. The Origins of Pacamara Pacamara is a hybrid cultivar developed in El Salvador in the mid-20th century...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Six - SL28
Following Ruiru 11, we turn to one of the most celebrated cultivars in the world of specialty coffee: SL28. The Origins of SL28 SL28 was developed in Kenya in the 1930s by Scott Agricultural Laboratories (hence “SL”), during a period of active research into improving...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Six - SL28
Following Ruiru 11, we turn to one of the most celebrated cultivars in the world of specialty coffee: SL28. The Origins of SL28 SL28 was developed in Kenya in the 1930s by Scott Agricultural Laboratories (hence “SL”), during a period of active research into improving...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Five — Ruiru 11
After exploring foundational cultivars and natural mutations, we now turn to a modern hybrid born out of necessity and innovation: Ruiru 11.The Origins of Ruiru 11Ruiru 11 was developed in Kenya in the 1970s and officially released in 1985 by the Coffee Research Foundation. Its...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Five — Ruiru 11
After exploring foundational cultivars and natural mutations, we now turn to a modern hybrid born out of necessity and innovation: Ruiru 11.The Origins of Ruiru 11Ruiru 11 was developed in Kenya in the 1970s and officially released in 1985 by the Coffee Research Foundation. Its...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Four – Sidra
Continuing our exploration of coffee cultivars, we now turn to a cultivar believed to be a hybrid of Bourbon and Typica - Sidra. The Origins of Sidra Sidra has quickly become one of the most talked-about cultivars in specialty coffee, though its genetic history remains...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Four – Sidra
Continuing our exploration of coffee cultivars, we now turn to a cultivar believed to be a hybrid of Bourbon and Typica - Sidra. The Origins of Sidra Sidra has quickly become one of the most talked-about cultivars in specialty coffee, though its genetic history remains...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Three - Caturra
Coffee is often described by its origin, processing method or roast profile. Yet one of the most influential factors in the cup is far more fundamental: the cultivar. In this series, Coffee Cultivars, we explore the varieties that shape flavour, farming decisions and the future...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Three - Caturra
Coffee is often described by its origin, processing method or roast profile. Yet one of the most influential factors in the cup is far more fundamental: the cultivar. In this series, Coffee Cultivars, we explore the varieties that shape flavour, farming decisions and the future...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Two - Typica
Coffee is often described by its origin, processing method or roast profile. Yet one of the most influential factors in the cup is far more fundamental: the cultivar. In this series, Coffee Cultivars, we explore the varieties that shape flavour, farming decisions and the future...
Coffee Cultivars: Part Two - Typica
Coffee is often described by its origin, processing method or roast profile. Yet one of the most influential factors in the cup is far more fundamental: the cultivar. In this series, Coffee Cultivars, we explore the varieties that shape flavour, farming decisions and the future...
Coffee Cultivars: Part One — Bourbon
When we speak about specialty coffee, we often highlight origin, altitude, or processing method. Yet beneath all of these variables lies something even more fundamental: the cultivar. Just as grape varieties define the structure and character of wine, coffee cultivars shape sweetness, acidity, body and...
Coffee Cultivars: Part One — Bourbon
When we speak about specialty coffee, we often highlight origin, altitude, or processing method. Yet beneath all of these variables lies something even more fundamental: the cultivar. Just as grape varieties define the structure and character of wine, coffee cultivars shape sweetness, acidity, body and...