Variety: Yellow Bourbon
Process: Washed, 72hr fermentation
Drying: 18 days on drying beds
Producer: Raquel Lasso
Farm: La Bohemia
Elevation: 2200 MASL
Region: Buenos Aires, Nariño
Origin: Colombia
Notes: Golden Berry, Grapefruit, Custard
 
Nariño, nestled in Colombia’s Andes mountain range, is a region of dramatic landscapes—from high Andean plateaus to lush tropical forests and Pacific beaches. Its volcanic soils, enriched by eruptions from the Galeras volcano, provide ideal conditions for cultivating exceptional coffee. Today, Nariño’s coffee is not only central to the local economy but also contributes significantly to Colombia’s global coffee reputation.
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At the heart of this region is Finca La Bohemia, proudly managed for nearly 30 years by Raquel Lasso and her husband Carlos. Their partnership is a model of harmony: Carlos meticulously oversees coffee processing, sampling the must from each batch during fermentation to ensure quality and consistency. Meanwhile, Raquel leads forward-thinking initiatives, including a self-sustaining greenhouse project that produces vegetables—creating additional income during Nariño’s coffee off-season.
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Yellow Bourbon is a natural mutation of the traditional Bourbon variety, known for its distinctive yellow cherries instead of the more common red. This unique color comes from genetic differences that affect the fruit’s pigmentation. In the cup, Yellow Bourbon tends to be smooth and well-balanced, with mild acidity and notes of sweet fruit, caramel, and citrus. The Yellow Bourbon was consistently Caleb's favourite variety of fresh coffee cherries across different farms in Colombia!