Red Bourbon - Lot #48 | Adventorus | Washed | Floral, Caramel, Jasmine, Strawberry

The Bourbon Coffee

It has its origin in the forests of Yemen.The French planted it on the island of Bourbon (now Réunion Island) in the 1700s. It´s Known for its sweet taste, with notes of brown sugar, cherry, and peach. There are three varieties of Bourbon based on color: red, pink, and yellow.

The Producer: Diego

Diego, one of the youngest coffee farmers at just 28, inherited his coffee profession from his father, Martín. Together, they’ve explored various experimental processes to enhance coffee quality. Recently, they've added exotic varieties like Pacamara and Pink Bourbon to their offerings. Supporting young producers like Diego is important to us, especially as many young people move from rural areas to cities for better opportunities.

The Process

Everything starts with a really good manual harvest; ripe cherries guarantee a sweeter and cleaner flavor. Then we proceed with a three-day fermentation process with the whole cherry. We have observed that this initial fermentation helps us develop sweetness while reducing bitterness and astringency. We then remove the skin of the cherries for another round of fermentation (72 hours). Finally, the coffee is washed and moved to solar drying beds, where it dries slowly in the shade over a period of 20 to 30 days.