BRS 1216 is a high-yield Brazilian Embrapa Robusta cultivar bred for the Western Amazon and mechanized harvesting.
BRS 1216 is a dwarf/compact Brazilian Robusta clonal cultivar bred by Embrapa (Robusta 1675 x Encapa 03), adapted to Western Amazon conditions with very high yield (up to 7200 kg/ha), a plant structure suited to mechanized harvesting, and resistance to nematodes and coffee leaf rust. WCR-reported cup quality scored 79 points (SCA scale) with chocolate, cereal and woody flavor notes. It requires co-planting with complementary clones from different gametophytic compatibility groups.
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Embrapa obtained BRS 1216 in 2004 by controlled hybridization of Robusta 1675 x Encapa 03, then tested clonal seedlings for four seasons in Rondônia and Acre.
In the cup, according to guides
- ChocolateOften notedWCR-reported flavor attributes include chocolate.
- CerealOften notedWCR-reported flavor attributes include cereal notes.
Grown in
- Brazilorigin
Sources · 2 Every sentence here was checked against a source we read. Taste notes are what guides describe, not promises about your bag. Last revised 2026-11-11.
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