A tall Brazilian selection of Mundo Novo made in 1977, named for its large seeds.
Acaiá is a 1977 selection from Mundo Novo, grown mainly in Brazil. It is a tall variety noted for good yields and cup quality, and is reported to be susceptible to the major coffee diseases. The name is said to come from a Tupi-Guarani phrase meaning fruit with large seeds.
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Acaiá is a selection from Mundo Novo.
Grown in
- Brazilorigin
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