How Bourbon Coffee Spread from Réunion to Latin America

Published: Nov 09, 2026 Author: World Gafei Last Updated: Nov/09/2026 211 views

Learn how French colonists introduced Bourbon coffee to Latin America via Réunion Island, diversifying the region’s genetic coffee base after Typica’s limitations.

When you think about how specialty coffee reached Latin America, you might assume it was a straightforward journey. But the truth is more complex: early efforts relied almost entirely on a single variety, Typica, which limited genetic diversity and cup potential. So how did the region develop a richer coffee lineage? The answer lies with a lesser-known island and a genetic cousin of Typica—Bourbon.

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