Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) · Variety
Bourbon in Chapada Diamantina (Bahia)
Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) is known for bahia's highland frontier — bright, atypical brazilian cups from mesa country, and Bourbon is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 1,000–1,350 m — Bourbon's preferred range is 1,100–2,000 m — and harvest runs june – october, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
Bourbon brings its own agronomic personality to Chapada Diamantina (Bahia): a tall with more branch density than typica plant with moderate (20–30% above typica) yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as susceptible to rust and cbd. Regional processing leans on natural, pulped natural, washed, which shapes how the variety's raw material reaches the cup.
Tasted side by side with the same variety from other regions, Chapada Diamantina (Bahia)'s expression stands apart: the variety contributes caramel sweetness, balanced citric acidity, buttery mouthfeel, while the regional cup runs toward yellow fruit, honey, and florals with unusual acidity for brazil; naturals add tropical sweetness. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) |
|---|---|
| Country | Brazil |
| Region altitude | 1,000–1,350 m |
| Variety optimal altitude | 1,100–2,000 m |
| Harvest | June – October |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Yemeni stock naturalized on Réunion (Île Bourbon), spread by missionaries from the 1850s |
| Disease resistance | Susceptible to rust and CBD |
| Regional cup profile | Yellow fruit, honey, and florals with unusual acidity for Brazil; naturals add tropical sweetness. |
Bourbon in Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) — frequently asked questions
Does Bourbon grow well in Chapada Diamantina (Bahia)?
Yes — the region's 1,000–1,350 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 1,100–2,000 m, and local processing traditions (natural, pulped natural, washed) suit its characteristics. It is one of the varieties Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) is known for.
What does Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) Bourbon taste like?
Expect caramel sweetness, balanced citric acidity, buttery mouthfeel, expressed through the region's typical character: yellow fruit, honey, and florals with unusual acidity for brazil; naturals add tropical sweetness.
When is Bourbon from Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) harvested?
The regional harvest runs june – october; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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