Bourbon

Arabica · Bourbon-Typica

Details

SpeciesArabica

Genetic lineageBourbon-Typica

Also known asBourbon Rouge, Common Bourbon

Coffees2086

Harvests tracked200

Farms growing1174 farms

Roasters offering545 roasters

WCR DNA reference—

Flavor Profile

sweet
Sweet › Overall Sweet
caramel
Sweet › Brown Sugar

Agronomics & genetics

Optimal altitude1200–2000 masl

012002400+ masl

Yield

medium

Cup quality

very good

Leaf-rust resistance

susceptible

Parentage: Typica mutation (Bourbon Island)
Plant stature: tall

Source: World Coffee Research

Genetic lineage

Parents

Typica

Bourbon

Descendants

Yellow Bourbon Red Bourbon Caturra Pacas Laurina Villa Sarchi Mundo Novo Tabi

Parentage (WCR): Typica mutation (Bourbon Island)

In the field

We trace Bourbon across 48 growing origins, led by Guatemala.

Where it grows

Growing origins behind the Bourbon coffees we track, ranked by coffee count.

Guatemala

387 · 19%

Peru

347 · 17%

Rwanda

192 · 9%

Mexico

187 · 9%

Colombia

131 · 6%

Burundi

128 · 6%

Brazil

120 · 6%

El Salvador

119 · 6%

+ 470 more coffees across 40 other origins.

Based on 2086 tracked coffees, reflects our catalogue, not the variety's full global range.

Harvests carrying this variety

200 harvests tracked across the network.

Rwamatamu washing station2 roasters

Rwamatamu washing station · Rwanda · Washed · 2025 · 87.0 (roaster-stated)

Muhondo Washing Station2 roasters

Muhondo Washing Station · Rwanda · Natural · 2025

Gasharu2 roasters

Gasharu · Rwanda · Anaerobic Natural · 2025

Montecarlos2 roasters

Montecarlos · El Salvador · Washed · 2025

La Coipa2 roasters

La Coipa · Peru · Washed · 2025 · 86.5 (roaster-stated)

Heza Washing Station2 roasters

Heza Washing Station · Burundi · Fully Washed · 2025

Finca La Bolsa2 roasters

Finca La Bolsa · Guatemala · Washed · 2016

Finca Naranjal2 roasters

Finca Naranjal · Peru · Washed · 2025 · 85.0 (roaster-stated)

Hacienda Sonora2 roasters

Hacienda Sonora · Costa Rica · Natural · 2023 · 86.8 (roaster-stated)

Los Tres Potros2 roasters

Los Tres Potros · El Salvador · Natural · 2024 · 89.0 (roaster-stated)

Ngororero Washing Station2 roasters

Ngororero Washing Station · Rwanda · Washed · 2024

Simbi Washing Station2 roasters

Simbi Washing Station · Rwanda · Natural · 2022 · 88.5 (roaster-stated)

Simbi Washing Station2 roasters

Simbi Washing Station · Rwanda · Washed · 2022 · 87.0 (roaster-stated)

Finca La Palestina2 roasters

Finca La Palestina · Peru · Washed · 2023 · 88.0 (roaster-stated)

Kinini2 roasters

Kinini · Rwanda · Washed · 2023

CABOICHI2 roasters

CABOICHI · Mexico · Washed · 2021

Kleinstfarmer aus ganz Kolumbien

Kleinstfarmer aus ganz Kolumbien · Colombia · Washed · 2026 · 86.0 (roaster-stated)

19grams·1 Hz Decaf Espresso

Korongo Coffee Cooperative

Korongo Coffee Cooperative · Tanzania · Washed · 2024

19grams·20 Korongo Tansania Espresso

Simbi Washing Station

Simbi Washing Station · Rwanda · Natural · 2025 · 88.5 (roaster-stated)

19grams·Simbi Honey - Ruanda Espresso

Beso Beso

Beso Beso · Colombia · Washed · 2026 · 85.0 (roaster-stated)

19grams·Spring Bloom Filter Blend

Beso Beso

Beso Beso · Colombia · Washed · 2025 · 85.0 (roaster-stated)

19grams·Spring Bloom - Filterröstung Abo

24 communities across the Sierra Madre de Chiapas

24 communities across the Sierra Madre de Chiapas · Mexico · Mountain Water Decaf · 2025

80 Stone Coffee Roasters·Siesta Decaf - Mexico - Espresso & Filter

El Cedro

El Cedro · Peru · Washed · 2025 · 87.0 (roaster-stated)

Calendar Coffee·Rosalía Perez | Peru | Filter

Community Lot

Community Lot · Peru · Washed · 2025 · 86.3 (roaster-stated)

Calendar Coffee·Super Nature Espresso | Peru

Community Lot

Community Lot · Peru · Washed · 2025 · 86.0 (roaster-stated)

Calendar Coffee·Teamwork Seasonal Espresso | Peru

Rwamatamu washing station

Rwamatamu washing station · Rwanda · Natural · 2025 · 87.3 (roaster-stated)

Calendar Coffee·All Natural | Rwanda | Filter

Gakenke Washing Station

Gakenke Washing Station · Burundi · Washed · 2025

Cartwheel Coffee·Gakenke

Gihere Washing Station

Gihere Washing Station · Burundi · Natural · 2025

Cartwheel Coffee·Specialty Coffee / Burundi Gihere

Smallholders of Chalatenango

Smallholders of Chalatenango · El Salvador · Honey · 2025

Cartwheel Coffee·Los Chelazos

Margarciy

Margarciy · Guatemala · Natural · 2026

Cartwheel Coffee·Magarciy Guatemala Orange Zest / Cherry / Golden Syrup

Paya

Paya · Guatemala · Washed · 2026

Cartwheel Coffee·Nery Pablo Guatemala

Pico de Orizaba

Pico de Orizaba · Mexico · Mountain Water Decaf · 2025

Commonfolk Coffee Company·Cafe Descafeinado De Mexico 25

Mandomashe AMCOS

Mandomashe AMCOS · Tanzania · Washed · 2025

Commonfolk Coffee Company·Mando 26

CODECH

CODECH · Guatemala · Washed · 2025

Counter Culture Coffee·Concepción Huista

Finca Santa Elena

Finca Santa Elena · El Salvador · Washed · 2026

Counter Culture Coffee·Finca Santa Elena

Barbosa Estate

Barbosa Estate · Brazil · Natural · 2025

Da Matteo·BRYGG - our full bodied filter blend

Sakubel

Sakubel · Mexico · Washed · 2026

Dear Green Coffee Roasters·Mexico - Sakubel - Washed

ANEI Colombia Exporter SE Origin

ANEI Colombia Exporter SE Origin · Colombia · Washed · 2026 · 83.5 (roaster-stated)

Dear Green Coffee Roasters·Colombia - Sierra Nevada - Washed - Organic

Kindeng Wet Mill

Kindeng Wet Mill · Papua New Guinea · Natural · 2024 · 90.5 (roaster-stated)

Delicias Roaster·Papúa Nueva Guinea

Ninga Washing Station

Ninga Washing Station · Burundi · Natural · 2025

Detour Coffee Roasters·Burundi Bumba Hill Natural

Finca Agua Dulce

Finca Agua Dulce · Peru · Washed · 2025

Passenger Coffee·Marilyn Laucata - 2025

Los Andes

Los Andes · El Salvador · Anaerobic Natural · 2025

Drop Coffee Roasters·Los Andes, Anaerobic Natural Bourbon, El Salvador

Chirinos

Chirinos · Peru · Anaerobic Washed · 2025

Dukes Coffee Roasters·Peru Sebastian Campos

San Sebastián

San Sebastián · Peru · Fully Washed · 2025

Father Carpenter·Finca San Sebastian, Peru - Espresso

Finca El Cerro

Finca El Cerro · El Salvador · Washed · 2026

Gringo Nordic Coffee Roasters·El Salvador Finca El Cerro

Community Blend

Community Blend · Brazil · Natural · 2025

Röstwerk (Herzog Kaffee)·Cerrado 🥇| Ernte 2025

Mió

Mió · Brazil · Carbonic Natural · 2024

High Note Roasters·Brazil Decaf Minas Gerais

Peña Colorada Community

Peña Colorada Community · Mexico · Washed · 2024

Hola Coffee·Mexico - Peña Colorada

Tablahuasi

Tablahuasi · Peru · Washed · 2025

Hola Coffee·Peru - Familia Guevara

San Pedro Necta

San Pedro Necta · Guatemala · Washed · 2024

Jumca·Guatemala HUEHUETENANGO

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