Varieties and species

Catuaí Vermelho

Also known as Red Catuai · Catuaí Rojo

What it is and what sets it apart: Catuaí Vermelho is a variety or species documented in specialty coffee. Brazilian lineage (Mundo Novo / Catuai and related): Bourbon×Typica or Mundo Novo×Caturra crosses bred for yield. Also known as Red Catuai, Catuaí Rojo. Reference genetics: Mundo Novo × Caturra (red cherry).

Flavours in the cup: Panela/chocolate sweetness, nut and ripe fruit in many lots; clarity rises with elevation and careful process. Process (washed, natural, honey), elevation and roast can shift this guidance a lot.

Technical notes and growing zone: Usual zone and origins: Brasil. Guidance altitude: 1.200–1.800 m. Habit: Shrub habit varies with management. Cultivation: Widely grown in Brazil; tolerates high density and needs nutrition and drought management by zone.

Usage tips: Espresso and medium filter work well; Brazilian naturals may need a slightly coarser grind. In Cafesito, search the name with origin and process; compare lots before judging the variety.

Common mistakes: Mapping Réunion or East Africa as typical zones; confusing Catuai with pure Bourbon; ignoring natural vs washed.

Variety profile

Altitude, origins, cultivation and cup profile.

Key facts

  • Altitude 1.200–1.800 m

Growing origins

  • Brasil

Tree / habit

  • Shrub habit varies with management.

Cultivation

  • Widely grown in Brazil; tolerates high density and needs nutrition and drought management by zone.

Cup profile

  • Panela/chocolate sweetness, nut and ripe fruit in many lots; clarity rises with elevation and careful process.

Brewing hints

  • Espresso and medium filter work well; Brazilian naturals may need a slightly coarser grind.

Genetics

  • Mundo Novo × Caturra (red cherry).

Tree of life

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