Arabica · Coffee Variety
S795
S795 is Asia's most successful heritage Arabica selection: bred in India from Kent and the interspecific S288 line to combine meaningful rust tolerance with a clean, balanced cup. It became the backbone of Indian Arabica and spread to Indonesia, where Sulawesi and Flores growers know it as 'Jember.'
Its endurance is remarkable — eighty years after release it still occupies a large share of Indian estates, prized for dependable production under shade and a mellow, subtly spiced profile that defines the classic Indian cup.
S795 at a glance
| Species | Arabica |
|---|---|
| Lineage | Kent × S288 selection released by India's Central Coffee Research Institute, 1940s |
| Plant stature | Medium-tall, spreading, suited to shade systems |
| Yield potential | Medium-high |
| Disease resistance | Moderate rust tolerance (declining against modern races) |
| Optimal altitude | 900–1,500 m |
| Bean size | Medium-large |
| Cup profile | Mellow chocolate and sweet spice with soft citrus; refined under shade |
Where S795 is grown
S795 — frequently asked questions
Why is S795 called Jember in Indonesia?
It entered Indonesia through the Jember research station in East Java, whose name attached to the variety as it spread to Sulawesi, Flores, and beyond.
Is S795 still rust-resistant?
Its original resistance has partially eroded as rust races evolved, but it retains useful tolerance and remains far hardier than Typica or Kent alone — one reason it persists across Indian estates.
What does S795 taste like?
The classic Indian shade profile: mellow, sweetly spiced, chocolate-toned with gentle acidity — elegant rather than flashy, and very consistent.
Sourcing S795? Volcana Coffee grows and exports high-altitude Catimor, Typica, and washed Fine Robusta from the Bolaven Plateau, Laos — with SGS-inspected quality and full export documentation.
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