Coffee Varieties

Coffee Varieties

There are coffee varieties, such as Arabica and Robusta, and within each, there are hundreds or thousands of varieties. When we buy a coffee or it arrives at our laboratory, we want to know everything. And everything we know, we share with you.

Why does variety matter?

Just as there are different types of apples (green, yellow, red), each with its own flavor and texture, coffee also has varieties that influence its cup profile, such as Pacamara, Cider, and Bourbon.

Which variety to plant?

A producer must consider quality, but also productivity, disease resistance, and adaptation to the local climate. In Ecuador, for example, Ecurobusta is grown in provinces like Guayas, while Geisha is grown in high-altitude areas of Loja.

Exotic varieties

Our national pride, cider, has a floral, juicy, and complex profile that has the world enamored. There are many other exotic varieties, such as Improved Typica and Geisha. At Huma, we have been fortunate enough to roast Ecuador's finest ciders, award-winning each year.

Getting to know coffee

When you read the variety on a bag of our coffee, you're just getting to know it. Then you taste it, and you begin to feel how that information connects with the flavor, texture, tasting notes... with its terroir. That's the beauty of specialty coffee. We always share traceability because we believe it's the first step in the experience.

Variety isn't just about information. It's about identity, it's about terroir, and it's the first step toward remembering a cup.