Caturra Coffee Variety: A Bourbon Mutant with Distinct Acidity and Aroma

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FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to the Caturra Coffee Variety

Most coffee enthusiasts know that the main varieties of coffee beans are Arabica and Robusta, but some may be confused or object - if the main varieties of coffee beans are Arabica and Robusta...

Caturra is a single-gene variant of Bourbon, discovered in Brazil in 1937. Its yield and disease resistance are both better than Bourbon, and the plant is shorter, making it convenient for harvesting. Unfortunately, like Bourbon, it also has the problem of biennial yield fluctuations. However, its flavor is comparable to or slightly inferior to Bourbon beans, and more importantly, it has extremely strong adaptability - it doesn't need shade trees and can thrive directly under the scorching sun, hence commonly known as "Sun Coffee." It can adapt to high-density planting but requires more fertilization, increasing costs, so initially, coffee farmers had low acceptance of it.

Caturra is suitable for cultivation from low altitudes of 700 meters to high altitudes of 1700 meters, with strong altitude adaptability. However, the higher the altitude, the better the flavor, while the yield relatively decreases - this is the destiny of specialty beans. Some in academia call Caturra the intensive and sun-exposed version of Bourbon, which is quite apt. There is also a yellow variant of Caturra (Caturra Amarello) in Central and South America, but its reputation is not as good as Yellow Bourbon. Light-roasted Caturra has prominent acidic aroma and overall brightness.

Caturra

• A genetic mutation of the Bourbon variety;
• Yield and disease resistance are superior to Bourbon, with shorter plants that facilitate harvesting;
• Strong adaptability, able to grow without shade trees, with better flavor at higher altitudes;
• Possesses Bourbon's characteristic of producing one year and resting the next.

In Brief

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