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What it is and what sets it apart: Bourbon Pointu is a variety or species documented in specialty coffee. Bourbon lineage: historic Typica mutation fixed on Réunion; often sweeter and friendlier-bodied than classic Typica. Also known as Bourbon Pointu Reunion, Café Bourbon Pointu. Reference genetics: Mutación Bourbon (Laurina).
Flavours in the cup: High sweetness, ripe fruit (peach, apple, berries) and rounded acidity; silky body when the lot is well handled. Process (washed, natural, honey), elevation and roast can shift this guidance a lot.
Technical notes and growing zone: Usual zone and origins: Isla Bourbon (Reunión). Guidance altitude: 1.200–1.800 m. Habit: Shrub habit varies with management. Cultivation: Best quality at elevation; needs pruning, nutrition and rust monitoring.
Usage tips: Filter and medium espresso highlight fruit and sweetness; avoid very dark roasts if you want that sweetness. In Cafesito, search the name with origin and process; compare lots before judging the variety.
Common mistakes: Confusing Bourbon with a process; treating Pink/Yellow Bourbon as identical lots; over-roasting that kills sweetness.
Variety profile
Altitude, origins, cultivation and cup profile.
Key facts
- Altitude 1.200–1.800 m
Growing origins
- Isla Bourbon (Reunión)
Tree / habit
- Shrub habit varies with management.
Cultivation
- Best quality at elevation; needs pruning, nutrition and rust monitoring.
Cup profile
- High sweetness, ripe fruit (peach, apple, berries) and rounded acidity; silky body when the lot is well handled.
Brewing hints
- Filter and medium espresso highlight fruit and sweetness; avoid very dark roasts if you want that sweetness.
Genetics
- Mutación Bourbon (Laurina).
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