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CHILE BOURBON Micro-Lot

Cinnamon, Tropical fruits, Tamarind
CHILE BOURBON Micro-Lot

Bag Weight

70 Kg

Harvest Season

2025

Status

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Lot number

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Dupay, TX:
300 Bag(s)
Immerse yourself in the intensity of Natural Aji Bourbon, a Colombian gem with an exotic and captivating profile. Grown in the highlands of Huila, its natural process enhances notes of tropical fruits, red wine, and honey, wrapped in warm cinnamon, with bright acidity and a silky body. Each cherry-dried bean concentrates unique flavors, delivering a vibrant and unforgettable experience in every cup.

$ 20

Specs

Contry Of Origin

Colombia

Region

Huila

Malla

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Process

Washed

Faltas:

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Drying Process

Sun-dried

Harvest Months:

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Altitude

1.600 to 2.300 m.a.s.l

Harvest Season

2025

Bag Weight

70 Kg

Variety

Arabica

Protection

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Defects

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Coffee Varieties

Caturra, castillo, Variedad Colombia

Certifications

Rainforest Alliance, USDA Organic, Organic JAS, Organic UE

ABOUT THIS COFFEE

A microlot forged by rarity, precision, and the mastery of origin The Chile Bourbon – Micro-Lot from CAFEZAM is a true gem in the world of specialty coffee. This uncommon and highly prized variety stands out for its vibrant sensory structure and the complexity it develops thanks to a privileged terroir and fermentation processes designed to elevate each bean to its fullest potential. This microlot is part of our most exclusive editions, grown in limited quantities and hand-selected to ensure absolute excellence. Born on mountain slopes where thermal amplitude is pronounced, the soils are rich in minerals, and the humidity creates the ideal conditions for slow, even maturation, Chile Bourbon expresses a unique identity: more concentrated fruit, deeper sweetness, and a precise acidity that reflects the purity of its environment. Each cherry is harvested at peak ripeness and subjected to controlled fermentations that intensify its aromatic profile and cup clarity. The resulting cup is an immersive sensory experience: An intense fruitiness reminiscent of red fruits and starfruit Hints of spiced sweetness characteristic of its Bourbon genetics A bright acidity with citrus and floral undertones A clean, persistent, and elegant finish This microlot is no accident—it is the result of experimental techniques, meticulous care, and generations of artisanal dedication. Its impeccable traceability and limited availability make it a rare opportunity for roasters seeking coffees that embody the highest levels of innovation and quality. The Chile Bourbon – Micro-Lot Reserve from CAFEZAM is more than a coffee: it is a limited edition that celebrates the extraordinary, a tribute to origin, and an invitation to explore the pinnacle of coffee excellence. A coffee for those who seek not only flavor… but purpose, exclusivity, and a story worth telling.

Why Choose These Coffees?

Because every cup unites the extraordinary nature of the origin with real impact on the people who grow it Choosing these coffees from Nariño and Huila means choosing far more than quality: it means embracing the exotic, the authentic, and the profoundly human. These coffees are born in regions where the mountains impose extreme challenges while offering conditions that cannot be replicated anywhere else in the world. High altitudes, unpredictable microclimates, volcanic soils, and rich biodiversity turn these beans into truly exceptional products—rare, complex, and full of character. But the exotic nature of these coffees goes beyond their flavor; it also lives in the hands that cultivate them. Behind every microlot are families working small plots on steep slopes, navigating irregular rains and delicate harvest cycles that demand near-artisanal care. In these areas, where economic opportunities are limited, coffee is more than a crop: it is a path to stability, education, and the ability to remain on their land. When you choose these coffees, you’re not just enjoying extraordinary flavors—floral, sweet, bright, and utterly unique—you’re also supporting rural life in two of Colombia’s most emblematic coffee regions. Every purchase drives fairer income, strengthens family economies, and helps ensure that the next generation can build a future without having to migrate. These coffees are exotic by nature and transformative by impact. They are the result of hands that cultivate with dedication, tradition, and courage, and of landscapes that give their very best in every harvest. By choosing them, you support what is rare, valuable, and deeply human. You support those who carry the soul of Colombian coffee in every bean.

The Terroir of Colombian Exotic Coffee: Science, Altitude, and Sensory Precision

The terroir of Colombian exotic coffee is a natural architecture of precision. It is composed of interdependent variables: altitude, soil composition, microclimate, solar radiation, vegetative cover, and microbial biodiversity. At elevations between 1,600 and 2,300 meters above sea level, lower atmospheric pressure slows down cherry maturation, allowing for a more complex accumulation of sugars, organic acids, and aromatic precursors. Volcanic soils rich in organic matter, with excellent water retention and drainage capacity, provide nutritional balance and promote clean cup profiles with silky texture and well defined acidity. Stable microclimates with frequent mist, natural shade, and significant day night temperature variation enhance bean density and allow for refined varietal expression. In addition, Colombian coffee ecosystems host a rich microbial diversity (yeasts, lactobacilli, acetic bacteria) that interacts naturally during fermentation, shaping the cup profile even without external inoculation. When these conditions are combined with intentional processes such as anaerobic fermentation, extended maceration, or thermal shock, terroir is not only expressed, it is elevated to art. The resulting coffee is not merely a beverage: it is a sensory record of a living environment, mastered through precision and craft.

The Secret Behind the World’s Most Coveted Colombian Coffee

Colombian specialty coffee is globally recognized for its exceptional origin born from a rare combination of ideal altitudes, nutrient-rich volcanic soils, diverse microclimates, and a biodiversity that fosters the development of complex sensory profiles. What truly sets it apart, however, is the evolution of its producers. Today, Colombian coffee growers are no longer just cultivators they’ve become master processors. Through years of dedication, they’ve perfected advanced techniques such as controlled fermentation, honey, natural, and anaerobic processes, along with slow, selective sun drying. This transition has been fundamental in raising both the quality and distinctiveness of origin-driven coffee. In addition, Colombia possesses a unique geographic privilege: lands capable of producing washed exotic varietals with a clean, vibrant, and elegant cup profile—where genetics and terroir converge to create world-class flavor expressions. Each micro-lot is meticulously handled on small family farms, with a focus on quality over volume. Full traceability, hand-selection of ripe cherries, and cupping scores above 86 on the SCA scale mean that only a small fraction of the country’s total production qualifies as true specialty coffee.