Rubi


The Rubi varietal is a hybrid Mundo Novo, and Catuaí.

Mundo Novo is grown a lot in Brazil as it is very suited to the climate, as well as having a high yield and resistance to disease. It is characterised by a sweet, thick mouth-feel and low acidity.

  • Varietal: Rubi
  • Related to: Mundo Novo and Catuaí
  • Origin: Brazil
  • Botany: Hybrid
  • Grows best at: 1000 metres or above
  • Prevalent in: Brazil
  • Predominant colour: Red
  • Fruit size: Normal rounded
  • Plant size: Dwarf (short)
  • Leaf characteristics: Bronze coloured leaves scattered throughout the green leaves
  • Plants per hectare: 3,585
  • Recommended spacing: 1.67m x 1.67m
  • Common tasting notes: Sweet, thick mouthfeel and low acidity.

The Rubi varietal is a hybrid Mundo Novo, and Catuaí.

Mundo Novo is grown a lot in Brazil as it is very suited to the climate, as well as having a high yield and resistance to disease. It is characterised by a sweet, thick mouthfeel and low acidity.

Catuai is also a very common varietal in Brazil (it accounts for 50% of the coffee acreage) and is known as a dwarf plant, due to its size.

Links: Mundo Novo and Catuaí

If we are currently roasting any Rubi lots, they will be listed below.