Sln.6

Sln.6 — Created in India by crossing the arabica variety Kent with the canephora clone S.274 and backcrossing to Kent. Second-backcross progeny looked uniformly arabica yet carried robusta vigour and strong field tolerance, and were distributed to growers in the 1970s.

Flavor Profile

Nuts, cocoa and cereal sweetness with low soft acidity, a full satisfying body and a dryish finish.

Brewing Tip

Pour-over at 88-90 °C, 1:14, medium grind with slow pours, keeping bitterness out while staying full-bodied.