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 Red Bourbon 

Red Bourbon
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Arabica variety

Classic bourbon variety with red cherries, foundational to many modern varieties.

 5 coffees · 4 roasters · 4 origins

How it tastes here

Descriptors tasters reached for across 7 cuppings of this variety.

 [  floral 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/105) [  lemon 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18) [  lingering finish 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/209) [  milk chocolate 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33) [  plum 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10) [  sweet 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/171) [  bing cherry 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167) [  black cherry 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176) [  brown sugar 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28) [  fuji apple 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/210) [  green tea 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/64) [  honey 1 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22) 

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   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   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   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   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   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") 

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###   [ Finca Santa Cruz Washed ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed)  

   by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)      Country Mexico     Region Chiapas      Harvest 2026     Source José And Karina Argüello      

First noted

Jul 28, 2026

 Last tasted

Aug 02, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/108 "chocolate") [ grapefruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ earl grey tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/242 "earl grey tea") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus")  

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###   [ Gamaliel Ríos Ortíz ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz)  

   by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

      Process Honey      Varieties [Peñasco](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/99-penasco), [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica)      Country Mexico     Region Chiapas      Harvest 2025     Source La Concordia      

First noted

Jul 21, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 21, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ butterscotch ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32 "butterscotch")  

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###   [ Finca Santa Cruz Natural ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural)  

   by [ Ritual Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/180-ritual-coffee-roasters)

        Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country Mexico     Region Chiapas       Source Finca Santa Cruz      

First noted

Jul 19, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 19, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ chilled red wine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/240 "chilled red wine") [ lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/19 "lime") [ cacao nibs ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/241 "cacao nibs")  

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###   [ Ecuador - Finca La Noria ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria)  

   by [ SK Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/290-sk-coffee)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado)      Country Ecuador     Region Loja     Elevation 2170m      Source Finca La Noria      

First noted

Jul 16, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 16, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ vanilla ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") [ watermelon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/111 "watermelon") [ grapefruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/20 "grapefruit") [ calamansi ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/239 "calamansi")  

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###   [ Honduras Byron Hernandez ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez)  

   by [ Heart Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/47-heart-coffee-roasters)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Pacas](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/28-pacas)      Country Honduras     Region Santa Barbara     Elevation 1820m        

First noted

Jul 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 14, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ cantaloupe ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/238 "cantaloupe") [ raspberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/6 "raspberry") [ honeysuckle ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/62 "honeysuckle")  

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###   [ Colombia Young Producers ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers)  

   by [ Branch Street Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/289-branch-street-coffee-roasters)

      Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberries, red wine yeast, fruit glucose, CO2)     Species Arabica     Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)      Country Colombia      Elevation 1700m      Source Columbia Young Producers Development Lot - Antioquia, Quindío And Huila      

First noted

Jul 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 14, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ star fruit ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/237 "star fruit") [ papaya ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/16 "papaya") [ orange blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/60 "orange blossom")  

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###   [ Juan Jiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir)  

   by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace)      Country Colombia       Harvest February 2026     Source El Porvenir - Santa Barbara, Palestina      

First noted

Jul 14, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 14, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus") [ apple blossom ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/146 "apple blossom") [ lychee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/120 "lychee")  

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###   [ Juan Jimiménez, El Porvenir ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir)  

   by [ Sey ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/288-sey)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon), [Ethiopian Landrace](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/98-ethiopian-landrace)      Country Colombia     Region Huila     Elevation 1700m     Harvest February 2026       

First noted

Jul 14, 2026

  0 cuppings 

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###   [ Rwanda Nyungwe ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/170-rwanda-nyungwe)  

   by [ Process Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/287-process-coffee)

      Process Anaerobic Natural        Country Rwanda        Source Nyungwe      

First noted

Jul 04, 2026

 Last tasted

Jul 05, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ rhubarb ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/212 "rhubarb") [ strawberry compote ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/235 "strawberry compote") [ citrus peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/236 "citrus peel") [ strawberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/7 "strawberry") [ citrus ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/110 "citrus")  

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###   [ Olgar Ortega ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega)  

   by [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra)      Country Colombia     Region San Agustín     Elevation 1750m     Harvest August 2025     Source Villa Maria      

First noted

Jun 30, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 30, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ raisin ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/12 "raisin") [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ orange peel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/132 "orange peel")  

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###   [ Robinson Salamanaca ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/168-robinson-salamanaca)  

   by [ ilse ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/286-ilse)

      Process Washed      Varieties [Pink Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/1-pink-bourbon)      Country Colombia     Region San Agustín       Source San Isidro      

First noted

Jun 24, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 24, 2026

  2 cuppings 

   [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea") [ pine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/74 "pine") [ lemongrass ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/106 "lemongrass") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/18 "lemon")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/168-robinson-salamanaca) 

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###   [ Illumination | Washed Carbonic Macerated ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/167-illumination-washed-carbonic-macerated)  

   by [ Savage Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/285-savage-coffees)

      Process Washed, Carbonic Maceration      Varieties [Geisha](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/16-geisha)      Country Panama     Region Chiriqui       Source Finca Deborah      

First noted

Jun 24, 2026

 Last tasted

Jun 24, 2026

  1 cupping 

   [ pomegranate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/139 "pomegranate") [ nectarine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") [ black tea ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/65 "black tea")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/167-illumination-washed-carbonic-macerated)
