Marsellesa is a Sarchimor line bred by CIRAD-ECOM, adapted to medium altitudes and noted for high cup acidity.
Marsellesa is a Sarchimor-group variety (Timor Hybrid 832/2 x Villa Sarchi CIFC 971/10) bred by CIRAD-ECOM, high-yielding at medium altitudes with intermediate rust resistance and tolerance to coffee berry disease. WCR's catalog specifically flags it for notably high cup acidity.
Field notes
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ECOM-CIRAD selected Marsellesa in Nicaragua specifically for its rust resistance and released it in 2009. It is one parent of Starmaya.
Family tree
Marsellesa is a cross of Timor Hybrid and Villa Sarchi.
In the cup, according to guides
- AcidityMoreWCR's catalog notes notably high acidity in the cup for Marsellesa.
Grown in
- Nicaraguaorigin
Offspring
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.
- Arabica Varieties — A global catalog of Arabica coffee varieties from around the world (PDF, rev. Sept 4, 2025) · World Coffee Research
- World Coffee Research variety page: Marsellesa · World Coffee Research