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Introduction to Brazilian Minas Gerais Semi-Washed Bourbon Premium Coffee Beans: Varieties, Cultivation, and Market Prices

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional barista communication - Follow Cafe Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). Varieties: Bourbon, Catuai. Altitude: 1000-1200 meters. Flavor profile: Roasted watermelon seeds, rich and full-bodied, dark chocolate, sweet aftertaste and lingering finish. However, in the Cerrado plateau of western Minas Gerais and southern Minas Gerais, most altitudes exceed 1100 meters, with rich topography, distinct wet and dry seasons, significant temperature variations between day and night, and abundant microclimates.

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Coffee Details

Varieties: Bourbon, Catuai

Altitude: 1000-1200 meters

Flavor: Roasted melon seeds, rich and full-bodied, dark chocolate, sweet aftertaste with lingering notes.

Brazil's Premium Coffee Regions

However, in the western part of Minas Gerais, the Cerrado Mineiro plateau and southern Minas Gerais have altitudes mostly above 1100 meters. These areas feature rich topography, distinct wet and dry seasons, significant day-night temperature variations, and abundant microclimates, making them ideal for cultivating elegant Bourbon and Yellow Bourbon varieties. They naturally became Brazil's main premium coffee producing regions. Additionally, Mogiana in the northeastern part of São Paulo state also focuses primarily on shade-grown Bourbon, ranking alongside Cerrado and southern Minas Gerais as Brazil's three major premium producing regions.

Brazil's terrain is generally flat, with most coffee farms situated at altitudes around 600-1000 meters. The landscape is flat and monotonous, lacking microclimates, and coffee is typically cultivated using a non-shade tree method. This has led to the development of Brazil's unique soft bean characteristics—low acidity, prominent nutty flavors, chocolate sweetness, excellent body, though sometimes with woody and earthy notes, while floral and citrus aromas are less pronounced.