Varieties and Cultivars grown in Costa Rica
There are two distinctive botanical varieties, Typica and Bourbon. Cultivators are developed in order to improve production under specific regional conditions such as climate, soils and cultivation methods.
|
Varietes
|
Description
|
Typica (locally called Arábigo) |
First introduced in the 18th century, gradually replaced by higher yielding cultivars. |
Bourbon |
High producing variety, originally from Reunion Islands, the French colony of Bourbon |
Cultivars |
Description |
Hibrido Tico |
High producing strain, natural cross between Typica and Bourbon. |
Mundo Novo
|
High producing strain, best results on heavy soils, natural cross between Bourbon and Sumatra. |
Villa Sarchí
|
High producing, best results on heavy soils, originally from Costa Rica. |
Caturra
|
High producing strain, best results on heavy soils, introduced from Brazil. |
Catuaí
|
High producing strain, cross between Caturra and Mundo Novo, produces both yellow and red cherries. |
Catimor
|
Cross between Villa Sarchí, Caturra, Mundo Novo, and Híbrido Timor. |
|
Costa Rican Coffee 
