Descended from Bourbon
Mejorado is a very unique variety mainly grown in Ecuador.
Recent genetic testing by World Coffee Research demonstrated that Typica Mejorado is a hybrid of Bourbon and Ethiopian Heirloom/Landrace—it’s not a descendant of the Typica lineage, even though it’s taken the name of ‘Typica Mejorado’.
The cup profile is meant to have a more refined sweetness and body and a higher quality acidity compared to the regular Bourbon variety.