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What it is and what sets it apart: Sln.2R is a variety or species documented in specialty coffee. Coffea canephora (Robusta): a species distinct from Arabica, with more caffeine and greater heat/pest tolerance. Also known as Sln 2R. Reference genetics: Selección Coffea canephora (India).
Flavours in the cup: More body, cocoa, toasted cereal and caffeine; Fine Robusta can be clean, spicy and sweet. 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: 200–800 m. Habit: Vigorous canephora shrub or tree. Cultivation: Tolerates heat and disease better than Arabica; quality still needs selective harvest and good process.
Usage tips: Useful in espresso and blends for crema and body; lower temp or roast development if woody harshness appears. In Cafesito, search the name with origin and process; compare lots before judging the variety.
Common mistakes: Dismissing all Robusta without trying Fine Robusta; using it only as filler without dialling in; burnt roast that hides clean cocoa.
Variety profile
Altitude, origins, cultivation and cup profile.
Key facts
- Altitude 200–800 m
Growing origins
- India
Tree / habit
- Vigorous canephora shrub or tree.
Cultivation
- Tolerates heat and disease better than Arabica; quality still needs selective harvest and good process.
Cup profile
- More body, cocoa, toasted cereal and caffeine; Fine Robusta can be clean, spicy and sweet.
Brewing hints
- Useful in espresso and blends for crema and body; lower temp or roast development if woody harshness appears.
Genetics
- Selección Coffea canephora (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.