A compact Bourbon mutation with good yield potential and good, not exceptional, cup quality. Very susceptible to leaf rust.
Caturra is a natural dwarf mutation of Bourbon caused by a single gene, first found in Brazil. Its small size lets growers plant it densely, and it became a benchmark variety across Central America. It has good quality potential at altitude but is highly susceptible to leaf rust, berry disease and nematodes.
Field notes
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It was found on a plantation in Minas Gerais, Brazil, sometime between 1915 and 1918.
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The name derives from a Guarani word meaning small, and it is also called Nanico.
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IAC in Campinas began selections in 1937, and it later became widely planted in Central America and Colombia.
Family tree
Caturra is a mutation of Bourbon.
Grown in
- Brazilorigin
Offspring
Sources · 1 Every sentence here was checked against a source we read. Taste notes are what guides describe, not promises about your bag. Last revised 2026-11-11.
- WCR Arabica Varieties Catalog: Caturra · World Coffee Research