The species and varietals of coffee grown, whether they be heirloom, such as from the Bourbon or Typica varietals, or hybrids, which are increasingly being developed and grown to withstand global crop decimating diseases, such as roya and broca, play a role in ultimate flavor quality. The three methods of processing, washed, semi- washed, also known as pulp-natural or honey, and natural will have distinctive affects on resulting cup quality, as well.