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Coffee glossary

Varietal

The botanical variety of the coffee plant, such as Bourbon, Caturra, SL28 or Gesha. It sets a ceiling on the cup, not the cup itself.

The botanical variety of the coffee plant, such as Bourbon, Caturra, SL28 or Gesha. It sets a ceiling on the cup, not the cup itself.

Farm practice, process and roast decide whether a variety reaches what it is capable of, which is why the same Gesha can be extraordinary or ordinary.

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