Varieties and species

INIFAP 97-14

Also known as INIFAP 97/14

What it is and what sets it apart: INIFAP 97-14 is a variety or species documented in specialty coffee. Modern selection or cross (often with Timor Hybrid/Robusta introgression): prioritises plant health and yield without giving up quality when well grown. Also known as INIFAP 97/14. Reference genetics: Selección/híbrido INIFAP.

Flavours in the cup: Can be sweet, cocoa-like or fruity; the cup varies widely—do not infer flavour from rust resistance alone. Process (washed, natural, honey), elevation and roast can shift this guidance a lot.

Technical notes and growing zone: Usual zone and origins: México. Guidance altitude: 1.200–1.800 m. Habit: Shrub habit varies with management. Cultivation: Resistance and adaptation vary by line; confirm local guidance and keep sound crop management.

Usage tips: Start with a balanced filter recipe; adjust to density and roast. In espresso, treat each lot as a new coffee. In Cafesito, search the name with origin and process; compare lots before judging the variety.

Common mistakes: Assuming “rust-resistant” means mediocre cup; comparing to Gesha without process; not dialling in the lot.

Variety profile

Altitude, origins, cultivation and cup profile.

Key facts

  • Altitude 1.200–1.800 m

Growing origins

  • México

Tree / habit

  • Shrub habit varies with management.

Cultivation

  • Resistance and adaptation vary by line; confirm local guidance and keep sound crop management.

Cup profile

  • Can be sweet, cocoa-like or fruity; the cup varies widely—do not infer flavour from rust resistance alone.

Brewing hints

  • Start with a balanced filter recipe; adjust to density and roast. In espresso, treat each lot as a new coffee.

Genetics

  • Selección/híbrido INIFAP.

Tree of life

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In Cafesito

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