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What it is and what sets it apart: Selection 9 is a variety or species documented in specialty coffee. Selection from Indian breeding programmes (CCRI and related): adapted to local pests and Indian process styles. Also known as Sln.9, S.9. Reference genetics: Selección Arabica india.
Flavours in the cup: Can range from spice and noble wood to fruit and cocoa, depending on selection (S.795, Indian Catimors, etc.) and monsoon or washed process. Process (washed, natural, honey), elevation and roast can shift this guidance a lot.
Technical notes and growing zone: Usual zone and origins: India. Guidance altitude: 1.200–1.800 m. Habit: Shrub habit varies with management. Cultivation: Estate shade management and tropical pest pressure; follow CCRI/local guidance.
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: Lumping all Indian selections together; ignoring monsoon processing; assuming “robusta” flavour in Indian arabicas.
Variety profile
Altitude, origins, cultivation and cup profile.
Key facts
- Altitude 1.200–1.800 m
Growing origins
- India
Tree / habit
- Shrub habit varies with management.
Cultivation
- Estate shade management and tropical pest pressure; follow CCRI/local guidance.
Cup profile
- Can range from spice and noble wood to fruit and cocoa, depending on selection (S.795, Indian Catimors, etc.) and monsoon or washed process.
Brewing hints
- Start with a balanced filter recipe; adjust to density and roast. In espresso, treat each lot as a new coffee.
Genetics
- Selección Arabica india.
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.