Varieties and species

KP423

Also known as KP 423

What it is and what sets it apart: KP423 is a variety or species documented in specialty coffee. Bourbon-line selection or mutation spread in Brazil and Central America; not Bourbon Island Bourbon itself. Also known as KP 423. Reference genetics: Selección de Arabica (WCR).

Flavours in the cup: Bourbon-line sweetness and friendly body, with ripe fruit and rounded acidity when elevation and process align. Process (washed, natural, honey), elevation and roast can shift this guidance a lot.

Technical notes and growing zone: Usual zone and origins: Uganda. Guidance altitude: 1.200–1.800 m. Habit: Medium shrub; form depends on management. Cultivation: Performs well at medium–high density; watch rust and nutrition at elevation.

Usage tips: Filter and medium espresso highlight sweetness; avoid very dark roasts if you want fruit. In Cafesito, search the name with origin and process; compare lots before judging the variety.

Common mistakes: Confusing Caturra/Pacas/Villa Sarchí with Réunion Bourbon; assuming the same growing map.

Variety profile

Altitude, origins, cultivation and cup profile.

Key facts

  • Altitude 1.200–1.800 m

Growing origins

  • Uganda

Tree / habit

  • Medium shrub; form depends on management.

Cultivation

  • Performs well at medium–high density; watch rust and nutrition at elevation.

Cup profile

  • Bourbon-line sweetness and friendly body, with ripe fruit and rounded acidity when elevation and process align.

Brewing hints

  • Filter and medium espresso highlight sweetness; avoid very dark roasts if you want fruit.

Genetics

  • Selección de Arabica (WCR).

Tree of life

Nested boxes: each level shows siblings (outside the open branch) and only the path to the current entry is expanded.

In Cafesito

Save coffees to your pantry, brew with method and keep your diary.

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