🔹 Striped Bourbon

📍 Origin: Belén de Umbría, Colombia / Marsella, Risaralda

🛠️ Processing Method: Honey – A method that preserves the coffee’s natural sweetness by leaving part of the mucilage on the beans during drying.

🌟 Cup Profile: Spices, floral, apple, caramel – A complex and aromatic cup with a balance between sweetness and acidity.

🍏 Acidity: Malic – Bright and crisp acidity, similar to that of green apples.

🌿 Aftertaste: Spicy and floral – A lingering and elegant finish that enhances its aromatic complexity.

☕ Body: Creamy – Smooth and velvety texture that enhances the mouthfeel of the coffee.

🏆 SCA Score: 86.5 – A high-quality score, indicating excellent complexity and balance.

📖 Description: A rare and highly valued variety within the Bourbon family, known for the striped appearance of its coffee cherries. It is grown in high-altitude regions, developing bright acidity, pronounced sweetness, and a silky body. The cup presents notes of red fruits, caramel, honey, and chocolate, making it highly sought after by enthusiasts. Due to its limited cultivation and susceptibility to diseases, it is considered a gem of specialty coffee.

☕ Brewing Recommendations:

V60 Pour-over – Enhances clarity and balance, highlighting its sweetness and acidity.

Chemex – Ideal for a cleaner and lighter profile, emphasizing its floral and fruity notes.

Espresso – An intense preparation that enhances caramel and spice flavors.