Batian

Batian, named after the highest peak of Mount Kenya, was released by the Coffee Research Foundation in 2010 as a tall, disease-resistant variety that matures faster than Ruiru 11 and delivers a cup closer to the prized SL lines. Unlike the dwarf Ruiru 11, Batian can be propagated by seed while retaining resistance to rust and CBD, giving Kenyan farmers a higher-quality, lower-risk option for replanting.

At a glance

• Scientific name: Coffea arabica (composite hybrid)
• Parent varieties: SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11
• Identified: 2010
• Flavor: Clean and bright, closer to SL28 than Ruiru 11.
• Aroma: Sweet, citric.
• Disease resistance: High (rust and CBD)
• Cup potential: Good to high