Bourbon variety

The Bourbon variety is one of the oldest and most foundational botanical varieties of the coffee plant, serving as the genetic parent to many modern crops. In the specialty coffee world, we cherish it primarily for its exceptional, deep natural sweetness and rich tasting notes that remind us of caramel, milk chocolate, and lush, ripe fruits. These trees are quite delicate and sensitive to climate shifts, meaning a farmer's work on the plantation requires immense care to successfully bring the fruit to perfect maturity. Interestingly, depending on the specific sub-variety, Bourbon cherries can ripen into striking shades of bright yellow, vivid orange, or traditional deep red. This natural colorful spectrum translates into subtle differences in sugar levels, offering a beautiful diversity of sweetness within the very same lineage.