What Does Brazilian Semi-Washed Bourbon Taste Like & How to Brew Brazilian Coffee

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

The typical cup characteristics of Bourbon are low body, balanced, and distinctly sweet, making it an excellent base bean for espresso blends.

Catuai is a coffee variety that is an artificial hybrid of Caturra and Mundo Novo. Catuai has good resistance to natural disasters, particularly wind and rain.

Catuai trees are relatively short. Compared to other coffee trees, Catuai's fruit grows more firmly and is not easy to pick. The fruit comes in both red and yellow varieties. To date, no evidence has been found that yellow fruit tastes better than red fruit. In fact, some people have found in cupping that while coffee processed from some yellow fruits has good acidity, the cleanliness of the coffee's mouthfeel is inferior to that of red fruit.

Catuai was cultivated in Brazil and is now widely planted in Central America.

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

Coffee Origin Details

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

Brazil's Premium Coffee Regions

However, the Cerrado plateau in western Minas and South Minas have altitudes mostly above 1100 meters, rich topography, distinct wet and dry seasons, large temperature differences between day and night, and abundant microclimates, making them suitable for cultivating elegant Bourbon and Yellow Bourbon varieties. These areas naturally became Brazil's main premium coffee producing regions. Additionally, Mogiana in the northeast of São Paulo state also primarily grows shade-grown Bourbon, ranking alongside Cerrado and South Minas as Brazil's three major premium producing regions.

Brazil's terrain is generally flat, with coffee farms mostly at altitudes around 600-1000 meters. The flat, monotonous landscape lacks microclimates, and farmers traditionally use cultivation methods without shade trees. This has developed Brazil's unique soft bean flavor—low acidity, heavy nutty notes, sweet chocolate aroma, good body, but with slight woody and earthy notes, while floral and citrus notes are not prominent.

Minas Gerais is located in the heartland of the Brazilian plateau in the southeastern corner of 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 Brazil Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA).

Brewing Method

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

Variety Information

Variety: Bourbon-related
Original Type: Heirloom variety
Origin: Bourbon Island
Grows Best At: 800 meters and above
Type: Heirloom variety
Commonly Found In: Various coffee-growing regions worldwide
Main Colors: Red, yellow, and orange, but mainly red
Bean Size: Average
Leaf Characteristics: Broad, short
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