Caturra variety

Caturra is a natural mutation of a highly respected coffee plant variety called Bourbon, originally discovered in Brazil many decades ago. The bushes of this plant naturally grow much shorter than standard coffee trees, working much like dwarf fruit trees in an orchard that stay wonderfully compact but still yield a heavy crop. When brewed, these beans usually provide a very clean cup with bright, refreshing tasting notes that might remind you of a mild citrus acidity. Because the low-hanging branches allow pickers to easily harvest the ripe fruit without climbing ladders, Caturra significantly eased the physical labor on farms and permanently shaped the coffee-growing landscape across Central and South America.