Brazilian Pulped Natural Bourbon Flavor Profile and Characteristics

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Brazilian Coffee Characteristics

Brazil features flat terrain, with most coffee farms situated at elevations between 600-1000 meters. The monotonous topography lacks microclimates, and the common practice of non-shade cultivation has led to the development of Brazil's unique soft bean characteristics—low acidity, prominent nutty flavors, chocolate sweetness with good body, though with slight woody and earthy notes, while floral and citrus aromas are not distinct.

Minas Gerais Region

Minas Gerais is located in the heartland of the Brazilian Plateau in southeastern South America, producing more than half of Brazil's high-quality Arabica coffee.

The Santo Antônio do Amparo region, which recently won the 2016 Brazil Cup of Excellence award, belongs to the core producing area of South Minas near the headquarters of the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA).

Brewing Method

Hand-pour Brazilian coffee: 15g of coffee grounds, medium grind (Fuji ghost tooth grinder #4), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water for 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops halfway before continuing to pour slowly until reaching 225g. Avoid the tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

Bourbon Variety

Variety: Bourbon-related
Original Location: Bourbon Island or Ethiopia
Optimal Growing Altitude: 800 meters and above
Type: Heirloom variety
Commonly Found: Various coffee-growing regions worldwide
Main Colors: Red, yellow, and orange fruits, but predominantly red
Fruit Size: Average
Leaf Characteristics: Broad and short
Special Notes:

The Bourbon variety originates from Bourbon Island or Ethiopia, is susceptible to pests and diseases, and has lower yields. Some data suggests that Yellow Bourbon has higher yields than Red and Orange Bourbon, but Red Bourbon remains the most common variety. Bourbon has close genetic relationships with SL28, Typica, and Catuai. Because it typically yields less in suitable environments, it often produces very high-quality cup profiles (evidence suggests that lower yields often lead to higher quality, as plants can more effectively absorb soil nutrients).

Typical Bourbon cup characteristics include low body, balanced, and distinct sweetness, making it an excellent base bean for espresso blends.

Catuai Variety

Catuai is a coffee variety resulting from artificial hybridization between Catuai and Mundo Novo. Catuai has good resistance to natural disasters, particularly wind and rain.

Catuai trees are relatively short compared to other coffee trees, and Catuai fruits grow more compactly, making them harder to harvest. The fruits come in both red and yellow varieties. To date, no evidence suggests that yellow fruits taste better than red fruits. In fact, some cupping participants have found that while coffees processed from yellow fruits may have good acidity, their cup clarity is inferior to that of red fruits.

Catuai was developed in Brazil and is now widely grown throughout Central America.

Product Information

Brand: Dazhen Coffee FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee)
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Qianjie, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 30 days
Net Weight: 227g
Packaging: Bulk
Taste Profile: Sweet coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Brazil
Coffee Type: Bourbon coffee
Roast Degree: Medium roast

Coffee Specifications

Country: Brazil
Grade: SC14/SC16
Region: South Minas
Roast Level: Medium roast
Processing Method: Pulped natural
Varieties: Bourbon, Catuai
Altitude: 1000-1200 meters
Flavor Profile: Roasted melon seeds, rich and full-bodied, dark chocolate, sweet aftertaste with lingering finish.

Premium Brazilian Growing Regions

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

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