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Tupi

Tupi is a compact, high-yielding Arabica cultivar developed by the Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC) through the genealogical selection of a cross between Villa Sarchi and the Timor Hybrid. Officially released in 2000, the variety is recognized for its early maturation cycle and significant resistance to coffee leaf rust. Its physical profile includes bronze-colored young leaves and large red fruits, making it well-suited for dense planting systems. The variety is valued by producers for its adaptability to various environments and its ability to respond effectively to pruning and nutritional management.

TagsTupiArabicaSarchimorVilla SarchiTimor Hybrid
Where did it come from?

Tupi IAC 1669-33 was selected by Brazil's Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC) from Sarchimor material. World Coffee Research describes Tupi among the Brazilian selections developed from the Sarchimor group.

What does it tend to taste like?

The Tupi variety is documented as producing a cup of very good quality, often noted for its balanced sensory profile.

Plant characteristics

Compact, early-maturing Arabica cultivar.

Why producers grow it

Compact stature, early maturation, high productivity, and coffee-leaf-rust resistance.

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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