Lâm Đồng (Da Lat) · Variety
Bourbon in Lâm Đồng (Da Lat)
Lâm Đồng (Da Lat) is known for vietnam's arabica highlands around da lat and cau dat, and Bourbon is one of the varieties behind that reputation. The region's farms sit at 800–1,600 m — Bourbon's preferred range is 1,100–2,000 m — and harvest runs october – january, the window in which the variety's character is decided in the field.
Bourbon brings its own agronomic personality to Lâm Đồng (Da Lat): 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 washed, honey, natural, which shapes how the variety's raw material reaches the cup.
Tasted side by side with the same variety from other regions, Lâm Đồng (Da Lat)'s expression stands apart: the variety contributes caramel sweetness, balanced citric acidity, buttery mouthfeel, while the regional cup runs toward milk chocolate, red apple, and brown sugar with moderate acidity — vietnam's cleanest, sweetest arabica cups. That interaction — genetics times place — is exactly what regional sourcing is about.
Key facts
| Region | Lâm Đồng (Da Lat) |
|---|---|
| Country | Vietnam |
| Region altitude | 800–1,600 m |
| Variety optimal altitude | 1,100–2,000 m |
| Harvest | October – January |
| 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 | Milk chocolate, red apple, and brown sugar with moderate acidity — Vietnam's cleanest, sweetest Arabica cups. |
Bourbon in Lâm Đồng (Da Lat) — frequently asked questions
Does Bourbon grow well in Lâm Đồng (Da Lat)?
Yes — the region's 800–1,600 m range overlaps the variety's preferred 1,100–2,000 m, and local processing traditions (washed, honey, natural) suit its characteristics. It is one of the varieties Lâm Đồng (Da Lat) is known for.
What does Lâm Đồng (Da Lat) Bourbon taste like?
Expect caramel sweetness, balanced citric acidity, buttery mouthfeel, expressed through the region's typical character: milk chocolate, red apple, and brown sugar with moderate acidity — vietnam's cleanest, sweetest arabica cups.
When is Bourbon from Lâm Đồng (Da Lat) harvested?
The regional harvest runs october – january; fresh lots typically reach export markets one to three months after milling.
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