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What it is and what sets it apart: Mokka is a variety or species documented in specialty coffee. Foundational Arabica lineage; many modern varieties descend from Typica or Typica×Bourbon crosses. Also known as Mokka, Mokka. Reference genetics: Foundational Arabica lineage; many modern varieties descend from Typica or Typica×Bourbon crosses.
Flavours in the cup: Elegant, clean cup: florals, tea, soft citrus and delicate sweetness; refined rather than aggressive acidity. Process (washed, natural, honey), elevation and roast can shift this guidance a lot.
Technical notes and growing zone: Usual zone and origins: Yemen. Guidance altitude: 1.200–1.800 m. Habit: Medium shrub or small tree with spreading lateral branches. Cultivation: Needs room and sound plant health; rust-susceptible but rewarding at elevation.
Usage tips: Filter with thorough extraction shows clarity; in espresso, a slightly longer recipe helps. In Cafesito, search the name with origin and process; compare lots before judging the variety.
Common mistakes: Expecting Gesha or SL28 profiles; underextracting and losing florals; buying low-elevation Typica as premium specialty.
Variety profile
Altitude, origins, cultivation and cup profile.
Key facts
- Altitude 1.200–1.800 m
Growing origins
- Yemen
Tree / habit
- Medium shrub or small tree with spreading lateral branches.
Cultivation
- Needs room and sound plant health; rust-susceptible but rewarding at elevation.
Cup profile
- Elegant, clean cup: florals, tea, soft citrus and delicate sweetness; refined rather than aggressive acidity.
Brewing hints
- Filter with thorough extraction shows clarity; in espresso, a slightly longer recipe helps.
Genetics
- Foundational Arabica lineage; many modern varieties descend from Typica or Typica×Bourbon crosses.
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
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