Sidra is a unique and rare coffee variety that has become quite popular amongst coffee hunters. It is well known for its intricate and layered flavour, and very high quality potential. The Sidra varietal often appears in variety gardens and nurseries as a good candidate for experimental coffee processing methods.</p>
<p>The Sidra cultivar (sometimes called Sidra) was developed on a large research farm in Ecuador through funding from Nestlé. This variety was created by manually crossing Red Bourbon and Ethiopian heirloom varieties which carried Typica lineage. Unlike many modern hybrids,
Sidra was developed with the sole aim of creating a high quality cup profile, highlighting both the heavy sweetness and the delicate florals that Typica is well-known for. In exchange for feedback, Nestlé offered the variety to farmers in the region, leading to a surge in its cultivation in Ecuador.