Colombia | Andres Guaca | Purple Bourbon | Natural | Filter | 250g

Origin

• 🇨🇴 Colombia

Tasting notes

Character

• Sweet
• Comforting
• Funky

Farm: La Mesata Region: Huila Elevation: 1700 - 1950 masl VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.: Purple BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars. Notes: Cherry, vanilla, cocoa, molasses About: Andres Guaca’s Purple Bourbon is a rare colour mutation of Red Bourbon. Although its cherries are deep purple in colour its flavour profile tends to be more floral. Andres’ Purple Bourbon has been processed via the naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. method to increase bodyBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method., sweetness, and complexity. 2019 is our first year working with Andres, but if his Purple Bourbon is anything to go by, we look forward to working with him for many years to come.