The Brew Blog
PRO COFFEE TIPS, FUN FACTS, & MORE
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Maragogipe: The Elephant Bean and What It Tells Us About Coffee Genetics
Maragogipe is the 'elephant bean' — a natural Typica mutation with beans twice the size of standard Arabica. Learn its origins, cup profile, and market role. -
Yellow Bourbon: Brazil's Most Important Bourbon Mutation
Yellow Bourbon is a natural mutation of Red Bourbon prized in Brazil for its sweetness and harvest consistency. Here's what the color difference means in the cup.
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Red Bourbon: Rwanda, El Salvador, and the Original Bourbon Color
Red Bourbon is the original color expression of Bourbon — prized in Rwanda and El Salvador for bright acidity and complex red fruit. Here's what sets it apart.
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SL34: Kenya's Foundation Coffee Variety
SL34 is the Kenyan variety that delivers consistency, yield, and a softer take on Kenya's famous blackcurrant cup character. Here's what it is and why it matters.
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Caturra: Central America's Workhorse Variety
Caturra is Central America's workhorse varietal — a dwarf Bourbon mutation that built modern specialty coffee. Here's its history, flavor, and where it thrives.
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Catuai: Brazil's Volume Variety and What It Means for Specialty Coffee
Catuai is Brazil's most-planted volume varietal — accessible, clean, reliable. Here's what it tastes like, where it grows, and why it matters to specialty coffee.
