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Sidra
C tier
Sidra is a specialty Coffea arabica cultivar prominent in Ecuador and increasingly planted in other Latin American origins. Often linked to Ethiopian landrace or Bourbon-related material selected for distinctive cup character, it produces elegant lots with floral, tropical fruit, and tea-like notes when grown at altitude. Yields can be moderate and plants require careful management, but Sidra has become a favourite for competition coffees and experimental processing. Exact pedigree narratives vary by nursery source; commercially it is treated as a named high-quality arabica variety rather than a bulk commodity type.
Also known as: Sidra, Sidra, Sidra, Sidra
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Ecuadorian specialty farms and nurseries began circulating Sidra as a distinct high-cup-potential arabica.
Sidra lots from Andean estates gained international attention for floral and tropical complexity.
Planting material spread to Central America as producers sought differentiation beyond common hybrids.
Competition placements reinforced Sidra’s reputation among Ecuador’s flagship specialty varieties.
Named Sidra microlots became regular features on global specialty roaster menus.