Bourbon Pointu
Overview
Also known as Laurina, Bourbon Pointu is a natural low-caffeine mutation of Bourbon that arose on Reunion Island. Its beans are distinctively elongated and pointed and hold roughly half the caffeine of ordinary Arabica. The variety had nearly vanished by the mid-twentieth century, its decline driven partly by disease, before Japanese-funded research revived it in the early 2000s under intensive management. The cup is exceptionally delicate, with a tea-like body, floral aromatics and a bright citrus acidity, and it earns excellent quality ratings at low yields between about 1,000 and 1,400 metres. Bourbon Pointu shares its parent's high vulnerability to coffee leaf rust and is poorly suited to high-rust environments, which is why its cultivation remains confined to carefully controlled sites rather than open commercial planting.
About
Bourbon Pointu, also known as Laurina, is a natural low-caffeine mutation of Bourbon discovered on Reunion Island. Its beans are distinctively elongated and pointed, containing about half the caffeine of typical Arabica. Nearly extinct by the mid-20th century, it was revived through Japanese-funded research in the early 2000s. The cup is exceptionally delicate, with tea-like body, floral notes, and bright citrus acidity.
Disease Resistance
Highly susceptible to coffee leaf rust; near-extinction by mid-20th century was partly driven by disease pressure. Revived under controlled research on Reunion Island with intensive management; not suited to high-rust environments.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Bourbon Pointu coffee?
- Bourbon Pointu (Laurina) — naturally low-caffeine Bourbon with delicate tea-like body and bright citrus character.
- What species is Bourbon Pointu coffee?
- Bourbon Pointu belongs to the Arabica species.
- At what altitude does Bourbon Pointu grow?
- Bourbon Pointu grows optimally at 1000-1400m.
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