Originating from a natural mutation from Bourbon. The plant produces more than the parent bourbon plant, and much more than the red bourbon (yellow tends to be a higher producer). But like the yellow bourbon it is more susceptible to pest and disease, and is a little more spindly in appearance than the bourbon plant so in turn more open to damage from strong winds.
- Varietal: Canario
- Related to: Bourbon
- Origin: Brazil
- Grows best at: 1,000 metres or above
- Type: Mutation
- Prevalent in: Brazil
- Predominant Colour: Yellow
- Fruit size: Normal rounded
- Leaf Characteristics: Wide like and short
- Botany: Mutation
Originating from a natural mutation from Bourbon. The plant produces more than the parent bourbon plant, and much more than the red bourbon (yellow tends to be a higher producer). But like the yellow bourbon it is more susceptible to pest and disease, and is a little more spindly in appearance than the bourbon plant so in turn more open to damage from strong winds.
Bourbon has very close links to SL28, Typica and Cattura, and like Bourbon in the right area can produce a very high quality cup (there is evidence that the lower the yield, the higher the quality as the plant can use its energy more efficiently).
Typical cup characteristics are brighter acidity than the bourbon, but still balanced, with a typically sweet profile that tends to lend itself well to espresso based coffees, particularly those who like a little more character in their cup.
Examples: Brazil Fazenda Cachoeira, Brazil Fazenda Inglaterra