Tabi

Tabi — meaning 'good' in the Guambiano Indigenous language — was released by Cenicafé in 2002 as a tall, rust-resistant line bred from Typica, Bourbon, and the Timor Hybrid. Unlike the compact Castillo, its taller stature and quality-leaning parentage aim to combine disease resistance with a more distinguished cup, and it appears increasingly on specialty Colombian menus.

At a glance

• Scientific name: Coffea arabica (Cenicafé hybrid)
• Parent varieties: Typica, Bourbon, Timor Hybrid
• Identified: 2002
• Flavor: Sweet, complex; among the better-cupping resistant varieties.
• Aroma: Fruity, sweet.
• Disease resistance: High (rust)
• Cup potential: High