Bourbon: Coffee Variety Profile
The complete guide to Bourbon coffee—the naturally sweet Arabica mutation from Reunion Island that parented Caturra, Catuai, and modern specialty.
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The complete guide to Bourbon coffee—the naturally sweet Arabica mutation from Reunion Island that parented Caturra, Catuai, and modern specialty.
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Explore the botanical diversity of the Coffea genus and understand what makes each species unique.
From Bourbon and Typica to Gesha and SL28 -- discover the cultivars that define flavor.
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