{"title":"Coffees with a Catuai Variety","description":"\u003cp\u003eCatuai is a \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/coffee-varieties-explained\"\u003ehybrid\u003c\/a\u003e of Mundo Novo and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/caturra-variety-coffee\"\u003eCaturra\u003c\/a\u003e, developed in Brazil in the 1950s. It's a compact, productive plant that's become one of the most widely planted varieties in Central America. In the cup, Catuai tends toward a clean profile with good body, moderate acidity, and a sweetness that serves as a reliable canvas for different processing methods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Catuai interesting in specialty coffee is its versatility. The same variety can taste completely different depending on how it's processed. A washed Catuai will be clean and bright. A natural will be fruit-forward and heavy. A honey process lands somewhere in between. Producers who understand this use Catuai as a way to showcase their processing skills.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's not the flashiest variety on paper, but the best Catuai lots are some of the most enjoyable coffees we carry.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!-- CURRENT LINEUP --\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur current Catuai offerings include Ivan Solis's candy-natural from Costa Rica, Carlos Castro's washed from Costa Rica, Minor Jimenez's red-honey from Costa Rica, and Eugene Altieri's natural from Panama. Four producers, four processing methods, same variety. A great way to taste how much processing shapes flavor.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"rio-jorco-washed-catuai","title":"Carlos Castro • Washed-Processed Catuai","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWe really wanted to meet Carlos on our origin trip in 2025 as we were in the same region where he is located, but unfortunately things didn’t pan out. Regardless this coffee is a great value, with touches of bright acidity over an extra rich chocolatey Costa Rica terroir. We had this on espresso for a little while and it was great, I personally love washed Costa Rican coffees on espresso, you can really draw out the nuanced complexity on this guy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e-Jonathan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Costa Rica","offers":[{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46416590143714,"sku":"CASTRO-12oz-WB","price":27.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46416590176482,"sku":"CASTRO-16oz-WB","price":33.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46416590209250,"sku":"CASTRO-4lb-WB","price":116.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/7521\/files\/CARLOS-CASTRO-washed-catuai-BAG-BROWN-3-DSC00936.jpg?v=1762964615"},{"product_id":"ivan-solis-la-aurora-catuai-candy-natural","title":"Ivan Solis • Candy-Natural-Processed Catuai","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIn 2025, we had the opportunity to meet Ivan face to face and enjoy his coffees in his cupping lab. Ivan is widely known for his fermentation processing and took home Cup of Excellence gold in the experimental processing category in 2024 and 2025, solidifying his reputation as “legit.” We have had anaerobic coffees from Ivan for a few years now, and this specific coffee really showcases his abilities as a producer. This bean embraces everything an anaerobic fermentation processed coffee can do, bringing in bright malic acidity with funky citrusy notes that coincide with cacao complexity in the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e-\u003c\/span\u003eJonathan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Costa Rica","offers":[{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46459152662754,"sku":"IVAN-12oz-WB","price":26.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46459152695522,"sku":"IVAN-16oz-WB","price":32.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":46459152728290,"sku":"IVAN-4lb-WB","price":119.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":46459152761058,"sku":"IVAN-12oz-C","price":26.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":46459152793826,"sku":"IVAN-12oz-M","price":26.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":46459152826594,"sku":"IVAN-12oz-F","price":26.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":46459152859362,"sku":"IVAN-12oz-EF","price":26.84,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":46459152892130,"sku":"IVAN-16oz-C","price":32.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":46459152924898,"sku":"IVAN-16oz-M","price":32.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":46459152957666,"sku":"IVAN-16oz-F","price":32.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":46459152990434,"sku":"IVAN-16oz-EF","price":32.88,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":46459153023202,"sku":"IVAN-4lb-C","price":119.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":46459153055970,"sku":"IVAN-4lb-M","price":119.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":46459153088738,"sku":"IVAN-4lb-F","price":119.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":46459153121506,"sku":"IVAN-4lb-EF","price":119.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/7521\/files\/IVAN-SOLIS-natural-catuai-BAG-GOLD-1-DSC00898.jpg?v=1762964635"},{"product_id":"eugene-altieri-natural-processed-catuai-from-altieri-family-farms","title":"Eugene Altieri • Natural-Processed Catuai","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"ZKRKU\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"fV3Jt\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"GOJZx\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"agPPc U4hHe hWX7X fs-mask\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eSagebrush has practically grown up alongside the Altieri family. Both Sagebrush and the Altieri family farm gained traction around the same time and we have been buying from them for around a decade now. Every year we snag a lot of either their caturra or catuai and this year we went with a natural process catuai. In April of 2025, the Kellso family had the opportunity to enjoy some time with the Altieri’s in Boquete Panama, where we spent an afternoon cupping their coffees and enjoying a lunch together. It was awesome hearing about Eugene’s story regarding his farm and it makes us that much more excited to feature his coffees. This specific coffee has a nice, smooth sweetness with a smooth mouthfeel. A developed sugar note sits next to some complex floral and tea like complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cem\u003eDiscover more about the Altieri Family Farm by visiting our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sagebrushcoffee.com\/pages\/the-altieri-family\"\u003eAltieri producer page\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Panama","offers":[{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47047181074658,"sku":"EUG-CAT-12oz-WB","price":39.63,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47047181107426,"sku":"EUG-CAT-16oz-WB","price":50.43,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47047181140194,"sku":"EUG-CAT-4lb-WB","price":184.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/7521\/files\/EUGENE-ALTIERI-NATURAL-CATUAI-GOLD-8-DSC00906.jpg?v=1763747517"},{"product_id":"minor-jimenez-red-honey-processed-catuai-from-la-cumbre","title":"Minor Jimenez • Red-Honey-Processed Catuaí","description":"\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAlmonds\u003c\/strong\u003e - We thought this coffee had a smooth and nutty bitterness that renders itself perfect for those bolder brewing methods. Almonds convey this idea, as they pull together a nice smoothness with a distinct earthiness.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrange Zest\u003c\/strong\u003e - We did not see much acidity in this cup at all; overall, this coffee was very balanced. But, to showcase the touch of fruited notes we picked up, we thought the subtle but distinct flavor of orange zest communicates this very clearly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGanache\u003c\/strong\u003e - We certainly detected the usual chocolatey sweetnesses that you would get out of a red honey, especially in Costa Rica. That in correlation with the smooth mouthfeel had us thinking chocolate ganache.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"mb-3 font-weight-bold\"\u003eMinor Jimenez Coffee Production\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinor Jimenez Abarca represents the fourth generation of coffee producers in his family. Together with his wife Nancy Gaitan Cruz, they manage La Cumbre in the mountains of San Marcos, Tarrazú, where coffee has been cultivated on their land for 90 years. The farm sits at 1650 meters above sea level, spread across 100 hectares of volcanic soil that has nurtured their Caturra, Catuaí, and Centroamericano varieties through nearly a century of harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes Minor unique among his generation of producers is his formal training as an agronomist engineer. This scientific background gives him deep understanding of how climate, soil, and altitude interact with coffee plants. He applies this knowledge daily, making careful adjustments to optimize growing conditions while respecting the traditional practices passed down through his family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Jimenez family employs around 300 people during harvest season, but their approach to labor goes far beyond seasonal employment. They maintain year-round staff and welcome back the same migrant worker families each harvest, creating stability and community that's increasingly rare in agricultural work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor generations, Minor's family delivered their cherries to local cooperatives and large neighboring wet mills, accepting whatever prices the market offered. But Minor saw an opportunity to take control of their coffee's destiny. He and Nancy founded their own wet mill at La Cumbre, allowing them to process their coffee themselves and identify the best lots from their harvests.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis shift to processing their own coffee wasn't just about economics, it was about quality. Minor ensures harvesters are well accommodated and thoroughly understand field operations. The result shows in the careful selection of coffee that arrives at their wet mill. They process using multiple methods, from traditional washed coffees where all mucilage is removed, to red honey processes that retain 60% of the natural sugars, to reposado techniques where cherries rest for 36 to 40 hours before processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond processing, the family operates their own roastery, producing coffee for the Costa Rican market. 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In all honesty, I never go for decafs myself, but this bean has me way more inclined to grab that afternoon cup.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Honduras","offers":[{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47691834392802,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-12oz-WB","price":29.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47691834425570,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-16oz-WB","price":36.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":47691834458338,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-4lb-WB","price":134.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":47691834491106,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-12oz-C","price":29.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":47691834523874,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-12oz-M","price":29.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":47691834556642,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-12oz-F","price":29.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12oz Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":47691834589410,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-12oz-EF","price":29.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":47691834622178,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-16oz-C","price":36.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":47691834654946,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-16oz-M","price":36.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":47691834687714,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-16oz-F","price":36.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16oz Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":47691834720482,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-16oz-EF","price":36.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Coarse","offer_id":47691834753250,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-4lb-C","price":134.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Medium","offer_id":47691834786018,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-4lb-M","price":134.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Fine","offer_id":47691834818786,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-4lb-F","price":134.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4lb Bag \/ Extra Fine","offer_id":47691834851554,"sku":"MARCALA-SWP-4lb-EF","price":134.67,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0249\/7521\/files\/marcala-decaf-2-DSC00932.jpg?v=1776786775"}],"url":"https:\/\/sagebrushcoffee.com\/collections\/coffees-with-a-catuai-variety.oembed","provider":"Sagebrush Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}