Buena Vista - Bourbon Aruzi

by Offshoot Coffee

Tasting Notes: Red Apple, Persimmon, PanelaCountry: ColombiaRegion: Inzá, CaucaProcess: WashedVariety: Bourbon AruziElevation: 1600–1700 masl Background InformationThis unique coffee was grown by Javier Quintero at his farm Buena Vista, where cherries are picked at peak ripeness, then floated and hand-sorted to ensure a clean cup. After selection, the cherries undergo a 30-hour underwater fermentation, are gently washed, and then dried in temperature-controlled conditions for optimal clarity and balance. The variety itself has an intriguing story. It was first discovered in Inzá when farmers noticed a coffee tree that looked and behaved very differently from the usual cultivars. With higher yield and greater resilience, it quickly gained local attention. Genetic testing by a laboratory in London later revealed that the variety shares close structural and genetic similarities to Bourbon Aruzi from Ethiopia. This lot is a perfect example of how discovery, experimentation, and care can co