Typica is grown throughout Central America Jamaica and some Indonesian islands. The plant has large elongated cherries, with the tree producing thin leaves that are long in appearance.
- Varietal: Typica (also known as Criolla, Sumatra, Blawan Pasumah and Blue Mountain)
- Related to: n/a
- Origin: Central America
- Grows best at: Higher Altitudes
- Type: n/a
- Prevalent in: Central America
- Predominant Colour: Red
- Fruit size: Large elongated cherries
- Leaf Characteristics: Small elongated leaves
- Botany: Natural Hybrid
Typica is grown throughout Central America Jamaica and some Indonesian islands. The plant has large elongated cherries, with the tree producing thin leaves that are long in appearance.
It grows best in sandy soils and mixed reports of its hardiness to pest and disease. Its yield is quite low. The famous Jamaican blue mountain is from the typical varietal.
Criolla (the Bolivian Machacamarca and the Café David) is another name for typica. Basically Typica is also known as Criollo in Peru, Bolivia and Colombia. This variety was introduced 100 years ago in the Piura Andes of Peru, because of its like of high altitudes. My experience of Typica and altitude has given some great results
Find out even more: World Coffee Research Arabica Coffee Varieties | Typica