Colombia Las Flores Red Bourbon Natural

Details

Coffee Review November 2023: 94 points

Blind Assessment

Richly sweet-tart. Tamarind, raspberry, cocoa nib, thyme, cedar in aroma and cup. Juicy-tart acidity; plush, syrupy-smooth mouthfeel. Finish consolidates to notes of raspberry and cocoa nib.

Notes

Produced by the Ayure Family of Finca Las Flores, entirely of the Red Bourbon variety of Arabica, and processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit).

Bottom Line

A zesty, invigorating natural-processed Colombia with tart fruit notes grounded by cocoa nib and sweet herbs.

Las Flores Red Bourbon Natural

Finca Las Flores was founded in the 1990s. It grew from an 18,000-tree farm to a 90,000-tree estate. In 2006, the Ayure family dived into the world of specialty coffee by participating in the Cup of Excellence competition. Since then, they’ve worked towards improving and differentiating their green coffee offerings with the help of their son, Johan.

Located in the city of Acevedo in the Huila department at 1,730 masl, Finca Las Flores is no stranger to taking calculated risks and reaping the rewards. The estate is continuously researching and experimenting with coffee varietals and coffee-processing methods to develop distinct Colombian coffee profiles. Today, the Ayure family cultivates Red, Pink, and Yellow Bourbon, Tabi, Java, Maracaturra, and Geisha varietals, as well as exotics like Wush Wush and Sidra.

This natural process Red Bourbon coffee, sourced in partnership with Lohas Beans, is a unique lot of unroasted coffee from Huila. The complex cup profile includes floral, fruity, and winey notes, with a lactic acidity complemented by a creamy body.

Tasting Notes:

Strawberry, Raspberry, Dragonfruit, Papaya, Pineapple, Tangy