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Yellow Caturra

Yellow Caturra is a distinct color variant of the compact Caturra cultivar, characterized by its yellow-colored coffee cherries. This variety is caused by a recessive gene that influences fruit pigmentation and often results in a faster ripening cycle compared to the more common red-fruited Caturra. It is valued in the specialty coffee industry for its potential to produce complex, bright, and sweet cup profiles. Because the yellow fruit can be more difficult for pickers to assess for peak ripeness, it is typically grown in smaller quantities than its red counterpart.

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Where did it come from?

Yellow Caturra shares the same origin as the standard Caturra, which emerged as a spontaneous natural mutation of the Bourbon variety. This mutation was first documented on a plantation in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil, between 1915 and 1918. The variety was later selected and promoted by the Instituto Agronomico of Sao Paulo State for its compact, dwarf growth habit.

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