Coffee genetics and varieties
The Arabica coffee Cultivars Wheel®
Thanks to the Arabica Coffee Cultivars Wheel®, based on the latest knowledge on C. arabica genetic diversity and grouping, spot your favorite Arabica coffee varieties. Whenever you can’t find your variety of interest, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you and eventually update the Arabica Coffee Cultivars Wheel®.
The Arabica coffee Cultivars Wheel®
Thanks to the Arabica Coffee Cultivars Wheel®, based on the latest knowledge on C. arabica genetic diversity and grouping, spot your favorite Arabica coffee varieties. Whenever you can’t find your variety of interest, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you and eventually update the Arabica Coffee Cultivars Wheel®.
Understanding the different categories of coffee cultivars
Fixed lines, clones, hybrids, F1 hybrids…It is important to understand what is the meaning of these different expressions to navigate the world of coffee cultivars…Variety, cultivar, landrace, heirloom: Definitions
I am often asked what is the difference between a variety, a cultivar, a landrace or an heirloom. I can see in various forum or websites a lot of opinions and some laudable efforts to explain with precision the definition of these terms. However, it is rarely accurate.Variety, cultivar, landrace, heirloom: Definitions
I am often asked what is the difference between a variety, a cultivar, a landrace or an heirloom. I can see in various forum or websites a lot of opinions and some laudable efforts to explain with precision the definition of these terms. However, it is rarely accurate.Why do coffee genetics and varieties matter ?
Because genetics and varieties are key component of cup quality. This has been clearly demonstrated through a major meta-analysis of Cup of Excellence database (RD2 Vision and ACE, 2020)…
The Coffea genus and biodiversity
According to the latest count, The Coffea genus includes 130 species. Only two species are widely cultivated C. canephora (producing coffee known as Robusta or Conilon) and C. arabica.
The Coffea genus and biodiversity
According to the latest count, The Coffea genus includes 130 species. Only two species are widely cultivated C. canephora (producing coffee known as Robusta or Conilon) and C. arabica.