Colombia La Fortuna Bourbon Aji

Coffee overview

A high-intensity Bourbon Aji compliments the Pink Bourbon lot with similarly juicy and intense notes, but the volume is turned up. Additionally, there is more tactile mouthfeel to be found in this cup, and it rushes into the finish unlike the Pink Bourbon. Where the Pink Bourbon complexity is expressed with subtlety in its acidity and florality, this one screams complexity though its sweetness. This is the first Bourbon Aji variety released from H&S, and it is a doozy.

Coffee flavor profile

Pink lemonade, pomegranate, pineapple.

Acidity: tropical Sweetness: complex juicy Balance: leans acidic Finish: short, tropical

Brewing evaluation

Rest: 40+ days recommended

Filter eval day 1: Gabi Standard Recipe of 1:18 - A screaming and loud cup, punctuating complex sweetness, very interesting tactile mouthfeel, and a cacophony of tropical notes. Huge cup.

TDS: 1.37 EY: 22.76%

We use 60 hardness, 20 buffer water heated to 198F in all of our recipes.

Information

Farm: La Fortuna Region: Huila Country: Colombia Variety: Bourbon Aji Process: Washed Sourcing: Qima

Sourced from the renowned Colombia · Huila region, this La Fortuna Bourbon Aji represents a distinct expression of Colombian coffee production. The Bourbon Aji varietal is a unique selection that often brings a complex profile to the cup, which, when paired with the washed process, typically highlights clean acidity and refined clarity. Roasted by H+S Coffee Roasters, this specific lot showcases vibrant, fruit-forward characteristics, including notes of pink lemonade, pomegranate, and pineapple.

While washed coffees are generally celebrated for their ability to showcase the inherent qualities of the bean, the specific interplay of terroir and varietal here creates a bright, refreshing experience. For those looking to better understand the nuances of these flavors, referencing a flavor wheel can be a helpful tool in identifying the subtle transitions between the citrus and tropical fruit notes present in this particular roast.