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SL28
Arabica · Bourbon-related
Details
SpeciesArabica
Genetic lineageBourbon-related
Also known asSL-28, SL 28
Lots tracked119
Farms growing102 farms
Roasters offering33 roasters
WCR DNA reference—
Flavor Profile
citrus
Agronomics & genetics
Optimal altitude1400–2100 masl
012002400+ masl
Yield
mediumCup quality
exceptionalLeaf-rust resistance
susceptible- Parentage
- Scott Laboratories selection (Kenya)
- Plant stature
- tall
- Released
- 1931
Source: World Coffee Research
Genetic lineage
SL28
Descendants
Parentage (WCR): Scott Laboratories selection (Kenya)
In the field
We trace SL28 across 11 growing origins, led by Kenya — every lot tied back to the farm it came from.
Where it grows
Growing origins behind the SL28 lots we track — ranked by lot count.
Kenya
80 · 67%
Uganda
19 · 16%
Costa Rica
4 · 3%
Colombia
3 · 3%
El Salvador
2 · 2%
Ecuador
2 · 2%
Honduras
2 · 2%
Guatemala
2 · 2%
+ 5 more lots across 3 other origins.
Based on 119 tracked lots— reflects our catalogue, not the variety's full global range.
Lots carrying this variety
119 lots tracked across the network.
Zukuka Bora6 roasters
Zukuka Bora · Uganda · Natural · 2021
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