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What it is and what sets it apart: Stenophylla is a variety or species documented in specialty coffee. A distinct Coffea species (or close taxon): not an Arabica cultivar; valued for genetics, climate fit and rarity. Also known as Coffea stenophylla, Highland coffee. Reference genetics: Coffea stenophylla; a diploid species distinct from Arabica and Robusta.
Flavours in the cup: Singular profile (tea, spice, dark fruit or extreme sweetness by species); still little standardised in specialty. Process (washed, natural, honey), elevation and roast can shift this guidance a lot.
Technical notes and growing zone: Usual zone and origins: Costa de Marfil, África occidental. Guidance altitude: 600–1.200 m. Habit: Medium shrub; exact form depends on management and pruning. Cultivation: Own climate and plant-health needs; less commercial guidance than for Arabica.
Usage tips: Start with a gentle filter recipe and moderate dose; dial in as an unknown coffee. In Cafesito, search the name with origin and process; compare lots before judging the variety.
Common mistakes: Expecting Arabica flavours; confusing trade names with botanical species; buying rarity with no lot sheet.
Variety profile
Altitude, origins, cultivation and cup profile.
Key facts
- Altitude 600–1.200 m
Growing origins
- Costa de Marfil
- África occidental
Tree / habit
- Medium shrub; exact form depends on management and pruning.
Cultivation
- Own climate and plant-health needs; less commercial guidance than for Arabica.
Cup profile
- Singular profile (tea, spice, dark fruit or extreme sweetness by species); still little standardised in specialty.
Brewing hints
- Start with a gentle filter recipe and moderate dose; dial in as an unknown coffee.
Genetics
- Coffea stenophylla; a diploid species distinct from Arabica and Robusta.
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.