Bean Varieties

Coffee Bean Varieties

33 arabica varieties — 21 heirloom and natural mutations, 12 modern hybrids. Each variety page shows the origins where it grows, its flavor profile, and the roasters offering it on bean menus.

Typica

Arabica · Origin: Ethiopia

sweet · complex · clean · smooth

Bourbon

Arabica · Origin: Yemen

sweet · fruity · complex · balanced

Gesha

Arabica · Origin: Ethiopia

jasmine · bergamot · peach · floral

Also known as: Geisha

JARC 74110

Arabica · Origin: Ethiopia

raspberry · red grape · orange · complex

JARC 74112

Arabica · Origin: Ethiopia

complex · fruity · floral

Wush Wush

Arabica · Origin: Ethiopia

floral · complex · exotic · tea

Kurume

Arabica · Origin: Ethiopia

fruity · complex · floral

Dega

Arabica · Origin: Ethiopia

balanced · complex · fruity

SL28

Arabica · Origin: Kenya

blackcurrant · citrus · tropical · wine

SL34

Arabica · Origin: Kenya

complex · sweet · aromatic · lingering

Ruiru 11

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: Kenya

balanced · medium body · fruity

Batian

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: Kenya

complex · fruity · bright

Caturra

Arabica · Origin: Brazil

bright · citrus · clean · medium body

Catuai

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: Brazil

sweet · balanced · chocolate · fruity

Mundo Novo

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: Brazil

smooth · balanced · chocolate · nuts

Pacamara

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: El Salvador

complex · honey · stone fruit · floral

Pacas

Arabica · Origin: El Salvador

sweet · balanced · fruity

Maragogipe

Arabica · Origin: Brazil

mild · sweet · balanced · large bean

Catimor

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: Portugal

earthy · herbal · medium body

Marsellesa

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: France

clean · fruity · balanced

Lempira

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: Honduras

balanced · medium body · clean

IHCAFE 90

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: Honduras

balanced · clean · medium body

Parainema

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: Honduras

clean · fruity · medium body

Villa Sarchi

Arabica · Origin: Costa Rica

sweet · complex · bright · fruity

Castillo

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: Colombia

balanced · clean · chocolate · medium body

Sidra

Arabica · Origin: Ecuador

complex · floral · wine · fruit

Sudan Rume

Arabica · Origin: Sudan

complex · sweet · floral · fruity

Red Bourbon

Arabica · Origin: Yemen

sweet · fruity · complex · wine

Yellow Bourbon

Arabica · Origin: Brazil

sweet · honey · fruity · smooth

Pink Bourbon

Arabica · Origin: Colombia

complex · floral · exotic · fruit

Bourbon Pointu

Arabica · Origin: Réunion

delicate · sweet · low caffeine · citrus

Also known as: Laurina

Obatã

Hybrid

Arabica · Origin: Brazil

clean · balanced · fruity · bright

Pache

Arabica · Origin: Guatemala

sweet · clean · balanced · mild