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Updated: 15 June 2026

Productive variety

Catuaí: a productive variety from the Mundo Novo and Caturra family

Catuaí is a variety developed from Mundo Novo and Caturra. It has become important in many Latin American countries because it can combine productivity with a relatively compact, adaptable plant.

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Where Catuaí comes from

Catuaí is the result of a cross between Mundo Novo and Caturra. The name is associated with the idea of "very good" in the Tupi-Guarani language.

It’s grown on very different farms, from everyday lots to carefully selected specialty coffees.

Where it’s popular

Catuaí is very common in Latin America, especially in countries where productivity, compact stature, and adaptability matter a lot to farmers. You’ll see it often in Brazil, Honduras, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Mexico, and other origins in the region.

In practice, Catuaí is the kind of variety you’ll find both in comfortable everyday coffees and in beautifully worked specialty lots. It’s not a “flashy” name like Gesha, but it can be an excellent base for coffees that are sweet, clean, and easy to fit into a routine.

What it means for flavor

Catuaí doesn’t guarantee a single profile. It can support coffees that are:

  • sweet and balanced;
  • moderately acidic;
  • with notes of chocolate, ripe fruit, or nuts;
  • clean and easy to fit into a daily routine;
  • more expressive when the processing is natural or carefully controlled.

OVRIDE coffees with Catuaí

Frequently asked questions

What kind of coffee is Catuaí good for?

Catuaí can support sweet, balanced, easy-drinking coffees, but it can become more expressive in natural processing or in carefully selected lots. It’s a solid benchmark for everyday coffee and for clean profiles.

Does Catuaí have a particular taste?

It doesn’t have a single, defining taste. The profile depends on origin, cherry ripeness, processing, and roast.

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