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Mokka (Mocha)

Coffea arabica var. mokka

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Key facts
Scientific name
Coffea arabica var. mokka
Parent variety
Typica
Bean size
Very small and round
Flavor profile
Sweet, complex, chocolate and spice
Growing regions
Yemen, Hawaii, Java
Disease resistance
Low
Notable trait
Difficult to roast evenly
Mokka (Mocha)
Photo: U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service - Northeast Region / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)

Mokka (not to be confused with the Mocha-Java blend or chocolate drink) is a variety of very small, round beans associated with Yemeni heritage and grown notably in Hawaii and Java. The tiny, uneven beans are difficult to roast evenly but reward the effort with a sweet, complex, chocolate-and-spice cup. Its low yields and demanding processing keep it a rare specialty offering.

At a glance

  • Scientific name: Coffea arabica var. mokka
  • Parent varieties: Typica
  • Flavor: Sweet, complex, with chocolate and spice in a tiny bean.
  • Aroma: Chocolate, spice.
  • Disease resistance: Low
  • Cup potential: High

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