Typica Mejorado

"Improved Typica" from Ecuador, valued for floral and citrus cups; its exact parentage is unclear.

Typica Mejorado, often shortened to Mejorado, means "improved Typica". It's grown mainly in Ecuador, where it's said to have been selected from crosses involving Typica and Bourbon.

As with several prized Ecuadorian and Colombian varieties, its exact parentage isn't settled. Its cups are clean and floral, with citrus and tropical fruit.

Also called
Mejorado
From
Ecuador
Known for
Florals, citrus, tropical fruit
Signature notes
floral, pear, citrus
Origins
Ecuador (81), Colombia (1), Costa Rica (1)
Processes
Washed (53), Anaerobic (9), Experimental (7), Natural (5), Honey (2), Carbonic maceration (1)
Flavors
Floral (58), Stone fruit (38), Citrus (33), Tropical (32), Berry (25), Caramel & sugar (19), Red fruit (18), Herbal (12)
Elevation
1450–2200 m (median 1750 m)

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