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 Bourbon 

Bourbon
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Arabica variety

One of the oldest and most culturally and genetically important coffee varieties, known for sweetness.

 14 coffees · 10 roasters · 6 origins

How it tastes here

Descriptors tasters reached for across 28 cuppings of this variety.

 [  honey 7 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22) [  dark chocolate 5 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34) [  apple 4 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1) [  milk chocolate 4 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33) [  brown sugar 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28) [  cherry 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5) [  hazelnut 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/38) [  toffee 3 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/24) [  apricot 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4) [  black cherry 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176) [  butterscotch 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/32) [  caramel 2 ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23) 

Coffees

###  [ 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") 

###  [ Peru Umapata Community ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/166-peru-umapata-community) 

 by [ Camellia Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/284-camellia-coffee-roasters)

    Process Washed   Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Castillo](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/13-castillo)   Country Peru   Region Cusco   Source Yungas Coffee Project    

First noted

Jun 22, 2026

Last tasted

Jun 22, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ swiss orange chip ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/230 "swiss orange chip") [ dried apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/200 "dried apricot") [ butter toffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/231 "butter toffee") [ mandarin jam ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/233 "mandarin jam") [ cara cara zest ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/234 "cara cara zest") 

###  [ Rwanda Nyampinga ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/153-rwanda-nyampinga) 

 by [ Equator Coffees ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/100-equator-coffees)

    Certifications Fair Trade   Process Washed   Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)   Country Rwanda   Region Nyaruguru   Source Nyampinga    

First noted

May 15, 2026

Last tasted

May 16, 2026

 3 cuppings 

 [ dark chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/34 "dark chocolate") [ apricot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/4 "apricot") [ black cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/176 "black cherry") [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") 

###  [ Meliponas ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/138-meliponas) 

 by [ Coava Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/70-coava-coffee-roasters)

    Process Washed   Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Typica Mejorado](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/91-typica-mejorado), [Sachimor](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/92-sachimor)   Country Ecuador   Region Loja   Source Puyango    

First noted

Apr 30, 2026

Last tasted

Apr 30, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ bing cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/167 "bing cherry") [ sangria ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/201 "sangria") [ raspberry sorbet ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/202 "raspberry sorbet") 

###  [ Agaseke ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/133-agaseke-1) 

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

    Process Washed   Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)   Country Rwanda   Region Western Province    

First noted

Apr 16, 2026

Last tasted

Apr 16, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ pink lady apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "pink lady apple") 

###  [ Agaseke ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/132-agaseke) 

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

    Process Washed   Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)   Country Rwanda   Region Western Province    

First noted

Apr 14, 2026

Last tasted

Apr 14, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ mandarin orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/142 "mandarin orange") [ pink lady apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/183 "pink lady apple") 

###  [ Gabriel Mas Tafur ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/131-gabriel-mas-tafur) 

 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), [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Catimor](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/81-catimor)   Country Peru   Region Amazonas   Harvest 2025   Source Finca San Gabriel    

First noted

Apr 10, 2026

Last tasted

Apr 13, 2026

 2 cuppings 

 [ meyer lemon ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/103 "meyer lemon") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ cranberry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/13 "cranberry") [ honey tea cake ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/196 "honey tea cake") [ orange ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/17 "orange") 

###  [ San Jerónimo Tecoatl ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/126-san-jeronimo-tecoatl) 

 by [ Paloma Craft Coffee ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/253-paloma-craft-coffee)

    Process Washed   Varieties [Typica](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/34-typica), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)   Country Mexico   Region Oaxaca   Elevation 1600 - 1800m   Source Sierra Mazateca    

First noted

Mar 28, 2026

Last tasted

Mar 28, 2026

 1 cupping 

 [ peach ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/3 "peach") [ key lime ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/188 "key lime") [ green mango ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/189 "green mango") 

###  [ Rodrigo Sanchez - Candy Hearts ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/113-rodrigo-sanchez-candy-hearts) 

 by [ Black &amp; White Coffee Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/23-black-white-coffee-roasters)

    Process Co-fermented and experimental (Strawberry, Raspberry, Cherry, Banana)   Varieties [Caturra](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/12-caturra), [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)   Country Colombia   Region Huila   Elevation 1730m   Source Rodrigo Sanchez Valencia    

First noted

Feb 14, 2026

Last tasted

Mar 04, 2026

 3 cuppings 

 [ jammy ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/169 "jammy") [ pink bubblegum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/168 "pink bubblegum") [ caramel ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/23 "caramel") [ confectionary ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/173 "confectionary") [ powdered sugar ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/170 "powdered sugar") 

###  [ Hunapú ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/95-hunapu) 

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

    Process Washed   Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)   Country Guatemala   Region Sacatepéquez   Source San Miguel Dueñas    

First noted

Dec 20, 2025

Last tasted

Dec 20, 2025

 1 cupping 

 [ plum ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/10 "plum") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ nectarine ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/126 "nectarine") 

###  [ Chapina ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/92-chapina) 

 by [ Upper Left Roasters ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/237-upper-left-roasters)

    Process Washed   Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)   Country Guatemala   Region Huehuetenango   Elevation 1,200-1,900m    

First noted

Dec 10, 2025

Last tasted

Feb 03, 2026

 3 cuppings 

 [ milk chocolate ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/33 "milk chocolate") [ cherry ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/5 "cherry") [ nougat ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/31 "nougat") [ apple ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/1 "apple") [ vanilla ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/27 "vanilla") 

###  [ The Village ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/74-the-village) 

 by [ Joe Coffee Company ](https://unpacking.coffee/roasters/126-joe-coffee-company)

    Varieties [Bourbon](https://unpacking.coffee/varieties/9-bourbon)   Country Rwanda   Elevation 1600-2000m   Source Ejo Heza Women, Kopakama Cooperative    

First noted

Oct 13, 2025

Last tasted

Oct 16, 2025

 3 cuppings 

 [ brown sugar ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/28 "brown sugar") [ white grape ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/122 "white grape") [ honey ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/22 "honey") [ bergamot ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/107 "bergamot") [ hazelnut ](https://unpacking.coffee/flavors/38 "hazelnut") 

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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")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/178-finca-santa-cruz-washed) 

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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")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/177-gamaliel-rios-ortiz) 

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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")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/176-finca-santa-cruz-natural) 

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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")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/175-ecuador-finca-la-noria) 

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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")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/174-honduras-byron-hernandez) 

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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")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/173-colombia-young-producers) 

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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")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/172-juan-jimenez-el-porvenir) 

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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 

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/171-juan-jimimenez-el-porvenir) 

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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")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/170-rwanda-nyungwe) 

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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")  

  ](https://unpacking.coffee/coffees/169-olgar-ortega) 

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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)
