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So, what are bourbon coffee beans?
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Bourbon coffee, a revered variety of the Arabica genus, has a long history and a rich flavour profile that is appreciated by coffee connoisseurs worldwide.
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Originally from the coffee forests of Ethiopia,
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these beans arrived in Yemen in the 1700s and were later introduced by French missionaries to the island of Bourbon, now La Réunion.
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In the middle of the 18th century, the bourbon beans spread from this island to Africa and the Americas, particularly Brazil, where it enjoyed great popularity.
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The bourbon coffee trees, which are characterised by large, broad leaves and a shrub -like structure, thrive best at high altitudes on nitrogen -rich volcanic soil,
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but are susceptible to the usual coffee diseases.
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The beans are celebrated for their balanced cut profile, which often has sweet, caramelly notes and complex acidity.
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The diversity within bourbon varieties, including the notable red and yellow bourbons, contributes to the wide range of flavours that change depending on the growing region.
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The bourbon coffee variety, which evolved from its Ethiopian origins, has produced several notable sub -varieties and mutations over the course of its global spread.
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Each of these variants brings with it unique characteristics and flavours that enhance the diversity and richness of the bourbon coffee experience.
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Red bourbon is known for its resilience and adaptability to different environments.
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The cherries of this variety are usually deep red in colour when ripe, which has contributed to its name.
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This variety is often celebrated for its balanced and sweet flavour, with hints of chocolate and fruit.
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The acidity is typically bright, making it a favourite among speciality coffee lovers.
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Red Bourbon played a crucial role in the spread of coffee cultivation throughout the Americas, especially in regions such as Brazil,
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where it adapted well to local conditions.
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Yellow bourbon emerged as a mutation of red bourbon and is characterized by its yellow coffee cherries.
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It first appeared in Brazil in the 1930s.
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This variety is known for its pronounced citric acidity and a flavor profile that often contains notes of honey and fruit.
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The processing method, whether washed or natural, can significantly influence its final taste.
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Orange bourbon is a natural mutation and presents a unique color of cherry.
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It shares many of the agricultural characteristics of its red and yellow counterparts, but stands out for its distinct cherry color.
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Although it shares some flavor characteristics with red bourbon, orange bourbon often has a slightly different profile,
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with some variants being more floral or having a different acidity level.
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Pink bourbon is a relatively new hybrid that is thought to be a cross between red and yellow bourbon.
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It has gained popularity in speciality coffee circles due to its unique taste and appearance.
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The bean is known for a complex flavour profile that includes floral, berry and sweet notes.
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It has attracted attention for its cup quality and is often sought after for premium coffee competitions and speciality markets.
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There are some other mutations and varieties that have emerged from the bourbon lineage.
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Mocha, for example, is known for its small beans and its chocolatey flavour.
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Villa Saatchi is prized for its productivity and disease resistance, and Pacas is a popular variety in Central America, known for its hardiness.
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The development of bourbon coffee varieties shows how dynamic coffee cultivation and breeding are.
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Each variety, created through natural mutations or selective breeding, contributes to the rich palette of flavours and qualities that make up the bourbon coffee family.
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The cultivation and processing of bourbon coffee are critical to its quality and flavour profile.
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These techniques vary from region to region and contribute significantly to the unique characteristics of each bourbon variety.
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Bourbon coffee thrives in special conditions,
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especially at higher altitudes between 1 ,000 and 1 ,800 metres. is.
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本課的詞彙與口語要點
這節口語課以影片“Bourbon Coffee: Origins, Varieties & Flavour Profiles Explained”為素材。 影片中反覆出現的詞有：bourbon, coffee, flavour, variety, bean。 這段影片共有 35 個句子、649 個單詞可供跟讀。 講話部分時長為 4:14。 說話人語速自然，每分鐘約 153 個詞，接近日常對話。 只有 72% 的單詞屬於英語最常用的 3,000 詞，詞彙難度較高。
影片中的重點詞彙
影片中 15 個值得學習的單詞，附發音和釋義：
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| bourbon 名詞 | /ˈbɜː(ɹ).bən/ | 波本威士忌 |
| bean 名詞 | /ˈbi(ː)n/ | 豆 |
| mutation 名詞 | /mjuˈteɪʃən/ | 突變 /突變, 變種 /變種 |
| contribute 動詞 | /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/ | 貢獻 /貢獻 |
| cherry 名詞 | /ˈt͡ʃɛɹi/ | 櫻桃 /櫻桃 |
| characteristic 名詞 | /ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/ | 特性, 特質 /特質 |
| specialty 名詞 | /ˈspɛʃ.əl.ti/ | 專業 /專業, 專長 /專長 |
| cultivation 名詞 | /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/ | 開化, 教化 |
| diversity 名詞 | /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/ | 多樣性 /多樣性, 變化 /變化 |
| popularity 名詞 | /ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/ | 名望, 聲望 /聲望 |
| breed 動詞 | /ˈbɹiːd/ | 配種 /配種 |
| notable 形容詞 | /ˈnəʊtəbl̩/ | 著名 |
| emerge 動詞 | /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/ | 出現 /出現 |
| variant 名詞 | /ˈvæɹi.ənt/ | 變體 /變體, 異體 /異體 |
| floral 形容詞 | /ˈfloɹəl/ | 花的, 花卉的 |
影片中出現的短語動詞
| 單詞 | 發音 | 釋義 |
|---|---|---|
| make up 動詞 | /ˌmeɪk ˈʌp/ | 組成 /組成 |
影片中的語法
說話人最常用的結構，並附上影片中的原話：
| 結構 | 影片中的用法 |
|---|---|
| 被動語態 be + 過去分詞 — 強調發生了什麼，而不是誰做的 | is appreciated · are characterised · are celebrated |
| 現在完成時 have/has + 過去分詞 — 過去發生但與現在仍有關聯的事 | has produced · has contributed · has gained |
| 定語從句 who / which + 從句 — 補充說明人或事物 | trees, which are · ripe, which has |
需要注意的發音
- “sh” 和 “zh” 音: mutation /mjuˈteɪʃən/, specialty /ˈspɛʃ.əl.ti/, cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/, wash /wɑʃ/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/
- 長單詞——注意重音位置: characteristic /ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/, cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/, diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/, popularity /ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/, productivity /ˌpɹɒdʌkˈtɪvəti/
中文母語者容易讀錯的音：
- /v/ — 不要讀成 /w/，上齒輕觸下唇: cultivation /ˌkʌltɪˈveɪʃən/, diversity /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)sɪti/, variant /ˈvæɹi.ənt/, thrive /θɹajv/, arrive /əˈɹaɪv/
- 詞尾子音 — 要讀清楚，後面不要加母音: contribute /kənˈtɹɪb.jut/, characteristic /ˌkæɹ(ə)ktəˈɹɪstɪk/, breed /ˈbɹiːd/, altitude /ˈælt.ɪˌtjuːd/, emerge /ɪˈmɝd͡ʒ/
- /r/ 和 /l/ 的區別: popularity /ˌpɑ.pjəˈlæɹ.ə.ti/, floral /ˈfloɹəl/, crucial /ˈkɹuː.ʃəl/, resilience /ɹɪˈzɪl.ɪ.əns/
如何用這段影片練習
- 先完整聽一遍影片，不要開口，記下不認識的單詞。
- 先用 0.75 倍速逐句跟讀，熟練之後再回到正常速度。
- 錄下自己的聲音並與原聲對比，特別注意 bourbon, bean, mutation 這類單詞。
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