The specific genetic variety of the coffee plant a bean was grown from, similar to a grape varietal in wine.
A varietal is the specific genetic variety of coffee plant a bean was grown from - similar to how a grape varietal shapes a wine. Varietals like SLN 9 or SLN 795 differ in flavour potential, disease resistance, and yield, and are one of the biggest factors (alongside processing and terroir) behind why two coffees can taste so different.
