Villa Sarchi is a mutation of the Bourbon variety that was developed in the West Valley Costa Rican town of Sarchi. It is a natural and spontaneous mutation of Bourbon, similar to that of Caturra in Brazil and Pacamara in El Salvador.
- Varietal: Villa Sarchi
- Related to: Bourbon, Typica, Pacas
- Origin: Costa Rica
- Botany: Mutation
- Grows best at: 500 metres or above
- Prevalent in: Costa Rica
- Predominant colour: Red
- Fruit size: Normal rounded
- Plant size: Dwarf (short)
- Leaf characteristics: Bronze coloured leaves scattered throughout the green leaves
- Plants per hectare: 3,585
- Recommended spacing:1.67m x 1.67m
- Common tasting notes: Fruit acidity that's very clean; fruit driven sweetness that's intense.
Villa Sarchi is a mutation of the Bourbon variety that was developed in the West Valley Costa Rican town of Sarchi. It is a natural and spontaneous mutation of Bourbon, similar to that of Caturra in Brazil and Pacamara in El Salvador.
Its branches are very distinctive, and are nearly 45 degrees from the tree’s centre. They also have very distinctive bronze coloured leaves with a mixture of normal green leaves.
Villa Sarchi produces well at high altitudes, under shade canopies, and with little chemical inputs. These facts make it great for farms that produce with organic methods. Villa Sarchi has elegant acidity, intense fruit tones, and excellent sweetness.
It will grow well at lower altitudes; however, it grows the very best in the climates of Costa Rica, its home, hence its popularity there.
Find out even more: World Coffee Research Arabica Coffee Varieties | Villa Sarchi
