Catimor Coffee: Definition, Types, History and Characteristics
What is catimor coffee? Catimor coffee is a coffee bean varietal majorly produced in Central South America, Asia, etc. It is not a natural coffee variety but a cross-hybrid of Timor and Caturra Coffee. It is an amazing coffee variety that has a solid bitter taste mixed with a bright sour taste. This unique flavor attracts many coffee connoisseurs around the world. Generally, Catimor roasted, and unroasted coffee varieties are divided based on size, flavors, and the cultivation process. There are three types, i.e., Catimor T-8667, Catimor T-5269, and Catimor T-5175. Let’s understand them in detail. Types of Catimor Coffee Catimor T-8667Catimor T-8667 is a coffee variety with a short stem that produces very large fruits and seeds. • Catimor T-5269 The plant of this variety is healthy and grows at 600-900m above sea level. A rainfall of more than 3000mm is also required per year to produce Catimor T-5269. • Catimor T-5175 It is a high-yielding ...