Bourbon

Bourbon is known for sweet, caramel, chocolate, fruity flavor notes. It has a ## about bourbon bourbon is one of the two foundational varieties of arabica coffee (alongside typica). it originated as a natural mutation of typica on the island of bourbon (now reunion) in the indian ocean, where french missionaries planted coffee in the early 1700s. ## characteristics - **plant**: medium height, dense branching, high cherry production - **bean**: characteristically round and plump - **yield**: higher than typica but lower than modern hybrids - **disease resistance**: moderate, susceptible to leaf rust ## flavor profile bourbon is beloved for its deep sweetness, rich body, and complex flavor. common notes include caramel, brown sugar, chocolate, butter, and stone fruit. the best bourbons have a creamy mouthfeel with a long, sweet finish. ## variants - **red bourbon** - the most common, with red cherries at maturity - **yellow bourbon** - a mutation producing yellow cherries, popular in brazil, with slightly brighter acidity - **pink bourbon** - rare, possibly a hybrid, prized for floral sweetness ## legacy bourbon is the ancestor of many important modern varieties: caturra, catuai, sl-28, sl-34, pacas, villa sarchi, and more. its genetic influence on specialty coffee is immeasurable. body and medium caffeine content.

Bourbon performs best with pour over, espresso. These methods complement the bean's natural characteristics and extract the most balanced flavor. Experiment with grind size and water temperature to dial in your preferred taste.

Bourbon is primarily grown in Brazil, Rwanda, El Salvador, Guatemala. The terroir of these regions -- altitude, soil composition, rainfall, and microclimate -- directly shapes the bean's flavor profile and determines which tasting notes develop during growth and processing.

Bourbon has moderate caffeine content, typical of most Arabica varieties and suitable for all-day drinking. Actual caffeine in your cup depends on brewing method, dose, and water temperature more than the bean variety itself.