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JARC 74158

JARC 74158 is an Ethiopian Arabica variety released by the Jimma Agricultural Research Centre in 1979. It was selected from mother plants in the Metu-Bishari forest to provide farmers with high yield potential and resistance to coffee berry disease. The variety has gained significant recognition in the specialty coffee industry for its cup quality, frequently appearing in high-scoring lots at the Cup of Excellence. It is valued for its ability to produce clean, aromatic, and fruit-forward profiles when grown at high elevations.

TagsJARC 74158ArabicaEthiopian LandracesJARC 74110
Where did it come from?

74158 traces to the Metu-Bishari selection work in western Ethiopia and was released for cultivation around 1979. The selection program prioritized yield potential and resistance to coffee berry disease.

What does it tend to taste like?

Process and site dominate. SEY’s dry-fermented honey lot is described with florals, tropical fruit and tamarind.

Plant characteristics

Directly relevant summaries describe a medium-sized plant with dark-green leaves and small-to-medium cherries; public specifications vary and should be treated cautiously.

Why producers grow it

For coffee berry disease resistance, yield potential and suitability to high-elevation Ethiopian production.

Sources & further reading

Editorial record last reviewed: . Sources document specific claims, not guarantees about every coffee sold under this variety name.

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