Typica

Typica goes back to plants that travelled from Ethiopia via Yemen to Asia and were taken from there to the Caribbean and Latin America in the early 18th century. A large share of global Arabica cultivation descends genetically from this narrow base.

The plants grow tall, yield comparatively little and are susceptible to coffee leaf rust. Typica is valued for a clean, sweet and balanced cup. Because of its low yield it has been replaced in many places by more productive varieties.