Caturra coffee introduction + editor’s explanation☕️🍂✨

Caturra is a natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon coffee, originating in Brazil. It's known for its short, densely branched plants and high yield. Due to its ease of cultivation and consistent yield, it's become one of the most widely cultivated specialty coffee varieties worldwide. Caturra beans inherit the smoothness and aroma of Bourbon, but with a unique, bright, fruity acidity and refreshing taste, making them a favorite among both growers and consumers. 🌿🍒

Characteristics of Caturra Coffee

• Plant characteristics : The tree is short with dense branches and short branch spacing, which helps to increase the yield per unit area and is more suitable for dense planting.

• Yield : With a yield 20% to 30% higher than Bourbon, it is a high-efficiency coffee variety favored by farmers.

• Disease Tolerance : While better than typical Bourbon in disease resistance, proper management is still required to prevent pests and diseases.

• Flavor characteristics : When lightly roasted, it has a bright citrus acid aroma, good sweetness, slightly lower alcohol content than Bourbon, and slightly less clean.

• Main producing areas : Brazil, Colombia, Panama, El Salvador and other boutique coffee producing areas.

Flavor Experience

Light roasted Caturra coffee offers a refreshing, fruity, sweet flavor, with notes of citrus, pear, and caramel. Medium to light roasts offer distinct layers of flavor, making it suitable for a variety of brewing methods, including pour-over and cold brew. Compared to Bourbon, Caturra is lighter and more lively, perfect for those who enjoy a balanced blend of fruity aromas and sweet and sour notes.

Sharing from the editor's perspective

Caturra coffee is a consistent favorite at home and in the store. It's simple and delicious, with a balanced acidity and sweetness. It's not as rich and heavy as bourbon, making it perfect for those who prefer a lighter taste. Especially in Hong Kong's humid and hot weather, using Caturra in a cold brew is a perfect way to cool down!

When brewing your own coffee, a lighter roast can enhance the fruity aroma and enhance the flavor of a simple, single-origin coffee. In Hong Kong, Caturra beans are sold in many boutique coffee shops and restaurants, and are highly recommended!

Caturra is a dwarf variant of Bourbon, combining high yields with a fruity, sweet and sour flavor. It has won the hearts of coffee farmers and drinkers, and is an indispensable part of the specialty coffee market! ☕️🍃🍎