Originating from the windswept hillsides of the South American highlands, the Mejorado coffee variety tells the story of a genetic masterpiece that is redefining the boundaries of the contemporary Specialty Coffee world. Behind a easily misunderstood name lies a completely distinct alter ego, where the sweet heritage of the Bourbon variety intertwines with the resilient vitality of the SLN hybrid lineage. Thanks to a profound slow-ripening process in the chill of extreme altitudes, this seed nurtures a magnificent flavor profile with ethereal floral and fruit notes, stepping onto the altars of global competitions to assert its status as a future icon, ready to stir the most discerning senses.

Amidst the constant fluctuations of the era, Mandela emerges as a gentle yet resilient response from the soil. Instead of attempting to alter or impose upon nature, this breeding strategy is, in essence, a profound act of listening. Each Mandela coffee bean carries the bloodline of multiple generations, possessing both the serene, steadfast nature of native trees and the sparkling elegance of premium varieties. It is a sacred continuation, where the flow of generations ultimate honors the original value of the species, imparting an intact and sustainable vitality into every cup.

Just when the flavor boundaries of the original Gesha lineage seemed absolute, Orange Gesha emerged as a grand genetic crossover. Here, the delicate, aristocratic floral notes of its Ethiopian heritage are embraced by the dense fructose structure inherited from the Orange Bourbon. Far beyond a mere luxury label, this hybrid represents a revolution in microbiology, terroir, and the art of processing. Let us deconstruct the framework of Orange Gesha – from its profound biological structure to the desire to preserve pristine truth within the global supply chain.

The evolution of the global specialty coffee industry has reached a pivotal turning point. Today, exceptional flavor profiles must stand shoulder-to-shoulder with agronomic sustainability, genetic innovation, and supply chain transparency. In this landscape, Daterra Coffee – a pioneering producer in Brazil’s Cerrado region – has emerged as a leading institution of high-level scientific research.

Embracing this legacy, XLIII Coffee in Vietnam serves as a bridge, bringing these uncompromised values closer to the specialty coffee community through a philosophy of originality and deep connection. At the heart of this intersection is Guarani, an extraordinary lineage within the Aramosa hybrid family. It stands as a testament to the relentless pursuit of cultivating a coffee variety that is not only resilient to climate change but also delivers a sensory experience that far surpasses traditional standards.

As the global coffee industry faces unprecedented challenges from climate change, the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (UK) has brought a ray of hope by formally announcing a natural hybrid coffee named Libex. Identified after intensive genetic research across three continents, Libex represents a perfect intersection between the resilient heat tolerance of Liberica and the robust agronomic vigor of Excelsa.

XLIII Coffee, alongside our key wholesale partner Airworks Coffee, officially announces the latest release of specialty coffee lots for the North American market. This event reaffirms our commitment to bringing original flavors across all geographical barriers to coffee enthusiasts.

Early access (for Subscribers of Airworks): 10:00 AM (PST) | Wednesday, April 29, 2026

General access: 10:00 AM (PST) | Friday, May 1, 2026

We invite our Customers and Partners to visit (airworkscoffee.com) for detailed information and to prepare for this special release!

Cafe Show Vietnam 2026 returns with the theme “Inspiring the Coffee Journey.” At the XLIII Coffee pavilion, that journey promises to be an expedition into the heart of flavor, defined by genetic precision and authentic origin.

We believe specialty coffee is far more than a beverage for appreciation. Every green bean is a biological entity carrying millions of years of evolution – the intellectual intersection of a unique genome and the demanding variables of Terroir.

For decades, Arabica has been regarded as a coffee variety closely associated with high quality and “ideal” growing conditions at stable high elevations. However, recent scientific research shows that climate change is rapidly altering the core ecological conditions required by Arabica: rising temperatures, increasingly erratic rainfall, and growing pressure from pests and diseases. Climate models and field data increasingly reinforce a clear reality that the area of land suitable for Arabica cultivation is shrinking on a global scale, posing major challenges for the future of the coffee industry.