What is the Acaiá coffee varietal?

Acaiá is a Brazilian coffee cultivar developed from the Mundo Novo germplasm - itself a natural cross between Typica (called Sumatra in Brazil) and Bourbon - and selected by the Instituto Agronômico de Campinas (IAC) in São Paulo state from the mid-20th century onwards.

The cultivar is known for large bean size, consistent yield, and reliable cup quality - typically a balanced body and moderate acidity. It's suited to lower-altitude growing conditions and performs well across Brazil's key coffee-producing regions.

Acaiá is primarily a commercial variety. It won't usually appear as the star of a specialty single-origin lot, but it's part of the productive infrastructure that supports Brazil's position as the world's largest coffee producer.