Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) · Variety
Catuai in Chapada Diamantina (Bahia)
Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) is known for bahia's highland frontier — bright, atypical brazilian cups from mesa country, and Catuai is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 1,000–1,350 m — Catuai's preferred range is 900–1,800 m — and harvest runs june – october, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
Catuai brings its own agronomic personality to Chapada Diamantina (Bahia): a compact, wind-resistant plant with high yield potential, and disease behavior best summarized as susceptible to rust. 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 chocolate, almond, mild red fruit, 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 | 900–1,800 m |
| Harvest | June – October |
| Species | Arabica |
| Lineage | Caturra × Mundo Novo, bred by IAC Brazil (released 1972) |
| Disease resistance | Susceptible to rust |
| Regional cup profile | Yellow fruit, honey, and florals with unusual acidity for Brazil; naturals add tropical sweetness. |
Catuai in Chapada Diamantina (Bahia) — frequently asked questions
Does Catuai grow well in Chapada Diamantina (Bahia)?
Yes — the region's 1,000–1,350 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 900–1,800 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) Catuai taste like?
Expect chocolate, almond, mild red fruit, expressed through the region's typical character: yellow fruit, honey, and florals with unusual acidity for brazil; naturals add tropical sweetness.
When is Catuai 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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