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S795

Coffea arabica (Indian selection)

S795
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S795 is an Indian selection released around 1946, derived from a cross involving Kent and the rust-tolerant S288 (which carries some Liberica ancestry). Vigorous, high-yielding, and partially rust-tolerant, it spread across India, Indonesia, and parts of Southeast Asia and is the dominant Arabica in many Indonesian highlands such as Sulawesi and Java, contributing balanced, mild, cedary cups.

At a glance

  • Scientific name: Coffea arabica (Indian selection)
  • Parent varieties: Kent, S288
  • Identified: 1946
  • Flavor: Balanced, mild, with cedar and gentle sweetness.
  • Aroma: Soft, sweet, cedar.
  • Disease resistance: Moderate (some rust tolerance)
  • Cup potential: Good

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