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Pink Bourbon
Coffea arabica (Bourbon selection)
Pink Bourbon, which ripens to a distinctive pink cherry, became a sought-after specialty variety in Colombia's Huila and Nariño in the 2010s. Long assumed to be a cross of Red and Yellow Bourbon, recent genetic work suggests it is actually of Ethiopian-landrace origin rather than a true Bourbon — a reminder of how trade names can outrun genetics. Regardless of lineage, it is prized for intensely floral, sweet, complex cups and now commands premium prices.
At a glance
- Scientific name: Coffea arabica (Bourbon selection)
- Parent varieties: Bourbon
- Flavor: Highly aromatic, floral, sweet, complex.
- Aroma: Floral, tropical, sweet.
- Disease resistance: Low
- Cup potential: Very high
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