Flavor Profile and Aroma of Brazilian Natural Process Bourbon - Brazilian Coffee Varieties and Prices

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Brazilian Coffee Details

Country: Brazil

Grade: SC14/SC16

Region: Southern Minas

Roast Level: Medium roast

Processing Method: Pulped natural

Varieties: Bourbon, Catuai

Altitude: 1000-1200 meters

Flavor Notes: Roasted melon seeds, full-bodied, dark chocolate, sweet aftertaste with lingering finish.

Brazil's Premium Coffee Regions

However, the Cerrado plateau in western Minas and Southern Minas have elevations mostly above 1100 meters, with diverse topography, distinct wet and dry seasons, large temperature variations between day and night, and abundant microclimates. These conditions are ideal for cultivating elegant Bourbon and Yellow Bourbon varieties, naturally making them Brazil's main specialty coffee producing regions. Additionally, Mogiana in northeastern São Paulo state also focuses on shade-grown Bourbon, ranking alongside Cerrado and Southern Minas as Brazil's three major specialty coffee regions.

Brazil's terrain is generally flat, with coffee farms mostly situated at altitudes of 600-1000 meters. The monotonous, flat landscape lacks microclimates, and farmers traditionally use cultivation methods without shade trees. This has led to the development of Brazil's unique soft bean flavor profile—low acidity, prominent nutty flavors, chocolate sweetness, good body, but with slight woody and earthy notes, lacking distinct floral and citrus aromas.

Minas Gerais state is located in the heartland of the Brazilian plateau in southeastern South America, producing over 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 Southern Minas production area near the headquarters of the Brazilian Specialty Coffee Association (BSCA).

Brewing Method

Hand Brew Method for Brazilian Coffee: 15g of coffee, medium grind (Fuji R-4 grinder), V60 dripper, water temperature 88-89°C. First pour 30g of water for 27 seconds bloom, then pour to 105g and pause. Wait until the water level drops to half before continuing the pour. Slowly pour until reaching 225g total. Avoid the final tail section. Water-to-coffee ratio is 1:15, total extraction time 2:00.

Coffee Varieties

Bourbon

Variety: Bourbon-related
Origin: Bourbon Island or Ethiopia
Optimal Growing Altitude: 800 meters and above
Type: Heirloom variety
Commonly Found: Suitable for coffee cultivation worldwide
Main Colors: Red, yellow, and orange, but primarily red
Bean Size: Average
Leaf Characteristics: Broad, short
Special Notes:

The Bourbon variety originates from Bourbon Island or Ethiopia. It 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 Caturra. Because it produces lower yields in suitable environments, it often results in very high cup quality (evidence shows that lower yields tend to produce higher quality, as plants can more effectively absorb soil nutrients).

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

Catuai

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

Catuai trees are relatively short, and compared to other coffee trees, Catuai fruits grow more firmly and are difficult to harvest. The fruits come in both red and yellow varieties. To date, no significant taste difference has been found between yellow and red fruits. In fact, some cupping evaluations have found that although coffees processed from yellow fruits may have good acidity, their cleanness is often inferior to those from red fruits.

Catuai was cultivated in Brazil and is now widely grown throughout Central America as well.

Product Information

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

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