Red Bourbon Coffee Variety - Flavor, Origins & Roasters | Unpacking Coffee [Skip to content](#main-content) [ ![Unpacking Coffee Logo](/images/cuppin-logo.svg) Unpacking Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee) [ Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees) [ Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters) [ Clubs ](https://unpacking.coffee/clubs) [ Cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/cuppings) [ Recipes ](https://unpacking.coffee/recipes) [ Origins ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins) [ Log in ](https://unpacking.coffee/login) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/login "Log in") [ Register ](https://unpacking.coffee/register) [ ](https://unpacking.coffee/register "Register") [ Varieties ](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties) Red Bourbon Red Bourbon =========== Arabica variety Classic bourbon variety with red cherries, foundational to many modern varieties. On Unpacking Coffee, **Red Bourbon** appears in **5 coffees** from **4 roasters** . Those coffees most often come from **Burundi** . They are usually **washed** — 4 of the 4 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted **floral** , **lemon** , **lingering finish** and **milk chocolate** in the same cuppings. 5 coffees tracked 4 roasters offering 4 growing origins 7 cuppings logged Based on 7 cuppings logged here, most recently May 11, 2026. Where it's grown [ Burundi 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/burundi) [ Democratic Republic of the Congo 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/democratic-republic-of-the-congo) [ Guatemala 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) [ Rwanda 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/rwanda) How it tastes here Descriptors tasters reached for across 7 cuppings of this variety. [ floral×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral") [ lemon×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "lemon") [ lingering finish×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/209 "lingering finish") [ milk chocolate×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ plum×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ sweet×2](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/171 "sweet") [ bing cherry×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167 "bing cherry") [ black cherry×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ brown sugar×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ fuji apple×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/210 "fuji apple") [ green tea×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/64 "green tea") [ honey×1](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") How it's processed 4 of the 5 coffees record a process. Washed 4 Roasters working with Red Bourbon [ SB Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) [ FC Flower Child Coffee 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/248-flower-child-coffee) [ RC Ritual Coffee Roasters 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) [ TC Torque Coffee 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/259-torque-coffee) Questions about Red Bourbon in coffee ### What does Red Bourbon taste like? Classic bourbon variety with red cherries, foundational to many modern varieties. On Unpacking Coffee, Red Bourbon appears in 5 coffees from 4 roasters. Those coffees most often come from Burundi. They are usually washed — 4 of the 4 with a recorded process. Tasters also noted floral, lemon, lingering finish and milk chocolate in the same cuppings. ### Which coffees are grown from Red Bourbon? 5 coffees are grown from Red Bourbon, including Centenario - Edwin Martinez, Guatemala by Torque Coffee, Muungano by Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters and Remera by Flower Child Coffee. ### Where is Red Bourbon grown? Those coffees most often come from Burundi. ### What flavors does Red Bourbon show? Tasters also noted floral, lemon, lingering finish and milk chocolate in the same cuppings. Coffees ### [ Centenario - Edwin Martinez, Guatemala ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/144-centenario-edwin-martinez-guatemala) by [Torque Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/259-torque-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Red Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon) Country [Guatemala](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/guatemala) Region Huehuetenango Elevation 1600 - 1900m Harvest 2025 Source Edwin Martinez, Finca Vista Hermoa First noted May 11, 2026 Last tasted May 11, 2026 2 cuppings [ lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "lemon") [ floral](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105 "floral") [ milk chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ sweet](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/171 "sweet") [ lingering finish](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/209 "lingering finish") ### [ Muungano ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/130-muungano) by [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Varieties [Red Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon) Country [Democratic Republic of the Congo](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/democratic-republic-of-the-congo) Region South Kivu First noted Apr 07, 2026 Last tasted Apr 09, 2026 2 cuppings [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ pomelo](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/195 "pomelo") [ brown sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") ### [ Remera ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/120-remera) by [Flower Child Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/248-flower-child-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Red Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon) Country [Burundi](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/burundi) Region Kayanza Elevation 1,850-2,100m Harvest July 2025 Source Remera Washing Station First noted Mar 01, 2026 Last tasted Mar 01, 2026 1 cupping [ mixed berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/181 "mixed berries") [ whipped cream](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/182 "whipped cream") [ pink lady apple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "pink lady apple") ### [ Ruvumu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/115-ruvumu) by [Ritual Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Red Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon) Country [Burundi](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/burundi) Region Kayanza Harvest July 2025 First noted Feb 19, 2026 Last tasted Feb 19, 2026 1 cupping [ black cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ lime](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ green tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/64 "green tea") [ orange peel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel") ### [ Rambagirakawa ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/111-rambagirakawa) by [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Red Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/64-red-bourbon) Country [Rwanda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/rwanda) Elevation 1800-2200m First noted Feb 05, 2026 Last tasted Feb 05, 2026 1 cupping [ pink lady](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/166 "pink lady") [ bing cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167 "bing cherry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") Use filters or recent searches to refine your results. 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[ ### [ Peru Guardian del Bosque ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) by [Northbound Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/301-northbound-coffee-roasters) Certifications Organic Process Natural Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha) Country [Peru](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/peru) Region Amazonas Harvest 2025 Source Ronal Carranza Montenegro First noted Sep 10, 2026 Last tasted Sep 10, 2026 1 cupping [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ floral tropical fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/257 "floral tropical fruit") [ fruit loops cereal](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/258 "fruit loops cereal") [ raw sugar](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/160 "raw sugar") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/195-peru-guardian-del-bosque) [ ### [ Headliner ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Heirloom](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/84-heirloom) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1400-1800m First noted Sep 08, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/193-headliner) [ ### [ Yembek Anaerobic Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) by [Broadsheet Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/300-broadsheet-coffee-roasters) Process Natural Varieties [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Uganda](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/uganda) Region Kapchorwa Elevation 1800-2000m First noted Sep 08, 2026 Last tasted Sep 08, 2026 2 cuppings [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ raspberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ nectarine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/194-yembek-anaerobic-natural) [ ### [ Victor Florez Chiroso ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) by [HEX Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/299-hex-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Chiroso](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/101-chiroso) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Antioquia Elevation 1900m Source La Cartagena First noted Sep 04, 2026 Last tasted Sep 11, 2026 3 cuppings [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ tangerine blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/254 "tangerine blossom") [ cocktail cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/255 "cocktail cherry") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ tangerine](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/123 "tangerine") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/192-victor-florez-chiroso) [ ### [ Double Feature ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) by [Messenger Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/298-messenger-coffee) and [Black & White Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters) Process Thermal Shock Washed, Thermal Shock Natural Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [Colombia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/colombia) Region Huila Elevation 1750m First noted Sep 03, 2026 Last tasted Sep 03, 2026 1 cupping [ cherry blossom](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/253 "cherry blossom") [ peach](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ mango](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/15 "mango") [ pineapple](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/14 "pineapple") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/191-double-feature) [ ### [ Gerba Dogo Sodu ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) by [Passenger Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/164-passenger-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Guji First noted Sep 02, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/190-gerba-dogo-sodu) [ ### [ Kenya Gachuiro AB ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [SL28](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/30-sl28), [SL34](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/31-sl34) Country [Kenya](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/kenya) Region Nyeri First noted Aug 29, 2026 Last tasted Aug 29, 2026 1 cupping [ marionberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/177 "marionberry") [ honey](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ hibiscus](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/59 "hibiscus") [ cherry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/189-kenya-gachuiro-ab) [ ### [ Harmufo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) by [SEY](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey) Process Washed Varieties [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Gedeb Elevation 2,300–2,400m Source Harmufo First noted Aug 26, 2026 Last tasted Aug 27, 2026 2 cuppings [ lemon candy](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/251 "lemon candy") [ ripe stone fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/252 "ripe stone fruit") [ honeydew](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/221 "honeydew") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ meyer lemon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/188-harmufo) [ ### [ Mexico Maria Méndez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) by [Heart Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon) Country [Mexico](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/mexico) Region Chiapas Elevation 1400m First noted Aug 19, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 1 cupping [ plum](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ almond](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/37 "almond") [ cola](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/98 "cola") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/187-mexico-maria-mendez) [ ### [ The Answer ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) by [Cat & Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed, Natural Elevation 1,100-1,900m Source Various First noted Aug 17, 2026 Last tasted Aug 19, 2026 2 cuppings [ chocolate](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ caramel](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ fruit](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/250 "fruit") [ butterscotch](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch") [ berries](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/199 "berries") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/186-the-answer) [ ### [ Nelson Flores ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) by [Sweet Bloom Coffee Roasters](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/201-sweet-bloom-coffee-roasters) Process Washed Species Arabica Varieties [Pacamara](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/27-pacamara) Country [El Salvador](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/el-salvador) Region Chalatenango Elevation 1632m First noted Aug 16, 2026 0 cuppings ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/185-nelson-flores) [ ### [ Takele Mammo ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo) by [Cat & Cloud Coffee](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/44-cat-cloud-coffee) Process Washed Varieties [Wild Heirloom Ethiopia Arabica Cultivars](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/93-wild-heirloom-ethiopia-arabica-cultivars) Country [Ethiopia](https://unpacking.coffee/origins/ethiopia) Region Yirgacheffe Elevation 1800 - 2100m Source Takele Mammo Denbi First noted Aug 14, 2026 Last tasted Aug 24, 2026 3 cuppings [ black tea](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ watermelon](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ rooibos](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/249 "rooibos") [ dried strawberry](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/248 "dried strawberry") [ apricot](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/184-takele-mammo)