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Did Ethiopian Bourbon Originate on Bourbon Island? What Are the Characteristics of Bourbon Coffee Beans?

Published: 2026-07-08 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/07/08, Professional Coffee Knowledge Exchange For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style) Variety: Bourbon Related: Original variety Origin: Bourbon Island Grows best at: 800 meters and above Type: Original variety Commonly found in: Coffee-growing regions worldwide Main colors: Reddish-yellow and orange, but primarily red Fruit size: Average Leaf

Bourbon Coffee

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Bourbon Coffee Variety Profile

Variety: Bourbon

Related to: Original variety

Origin: Bourbon Island

Grows best at: 800 meters and above

Type: Original variety

Commonly found in: Various coffee-growing regions worldwide

Main color: Red, yellow, and orange, but predominantly red

Bean size: Medium

Leaf characteristics: Broad and short

Special notes: Bourbon coffee beans originate from Bourbon Island or Ethiopia and are susceptible to pests and diseases with lower yields. Some data suggests that Yellow Bourbon produces higher yields than Red and Orange Bourbon, though Red Bourbon remains the most common variety. Bourbon has close genetic relationships with SL28, Typica, and Caturra varieties. Due to its lower yields in suitable environments, it often produces exceptionally high-quality cups (evidence suggests that lower yields tend to result in higher quality, as plants can more effectively absorb soil nutrients). Typical Bourbon cup characteristics include low body, balanced flavor, and distinct sweetness, making it an excellent base bean for espresso blends.

Examples of Bourbon Coffee

Brazil Fazenda Cachoeira Bourbon,
El Salvador Finca La Fany Bourbon,
Rwanda Murambi Bourbon,
El Salvador La Ilusion Bourbon

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FrontStreet Coffee's Brazilian sun-dried Yellow Bourbon coffee beans offer excellent guarantees in both brand and quality. More importantly, they provide exceptional value - a half-pound (227g) package costs only about 85 yuan. Calculating at 15 grams per cup, one package can make 15 cups of coffee, costing less than 6 yuan per cup. Compared to coffee shops selling cups for dozens of yuan, this represents excellent value.

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