DOHA ROASTERY / COFFEE KNOWLEDGEالعربية

Every bean.
A story worth knowing.

The Doha Roastery coffee journal. A considered guide to species, varieties, and origins—so you can understand your cup and choose with confidence.

Varieties

6 stories

Varieties 1 min read

Discover Typica’s role in Arabica history, its relationship to other varieties, and how to evaluate a traceable lot.

Varieties 1 min read

Explore Bourbon, red and yellow cherry selections, and its relationship to Caturra—without treating fruit colour as a flavour guarantee.

Varieties 1 min read

Understand the Gesha name, its Ethiopian roots and Panamanian reputation, and what to check before buying a premium lot.

Varieties 1 min read

Learn what SL28 and SL34 identify, why Kenyan lots may contain multiple varieties, and why a screen grade is not a variety.

Varieties 2 min read

Understand Caturra and Catuai, their different histories, and why compact plants matter to coffee growers.

Varieties 1 min read

A clear introduction to hybrid groups and F1 varieties, and why disease resistance and cup quality should be evaluated separately.