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What it is and what sets it apart: T5296 is a variety or species documented in specialty coffee. Modern selection or cross (often with Timor Hybrid/Robusta introgression): prioritises plant health and yield without giving up quality when well grown. Also known as T-5296. Reference genetics: Sarchimor (Timor 832/2 × Villa Sarchí); no uniforme.
Flavours in the cup: Can be sweet, cocoa-like or fruity; the cup varies widely—do not infer flavour from rust resistance alone. Process (washed, natural, honey), elevation and roast can shift this guidance a lot.
Technical notes and growing zone: Usual zone and origins: Centroamérica. Guidance altitude: 1.200–1.800 m. Habit: Medium shrub; form depends on management. Cultivation: Resistance and adaptation vary by line; confirm local guidance and keep sound crop management.
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: Assuming “rust-resistant” means mediocre cup; comparing to Gesha without process; not dialling in the lot.
Variety profile
Altitude, origins, cultivation and cup profile.
Key facts
- Altitude 1.200–1.800 m
Growing origins
- Centroamérica
Tree / habit
- Medium shrub; form depends on management.
Cultivation
- Resistance and adaptation vary by line; confirm local guidance and keep sound crop management.
Cup profile
- Can be sweet, cocoa-like or fruity; the cup varies widely—do not infer flavour from rust resistance alone.
Brewing hints
- Start with a balanced filter recipe; adjust to density and roast. In espresso, treat each lot as a new coffee.
Genetics
- Sarchimor (Timor 832/2 × Villa Sarchí); no uniforme.
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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