This is our second year sourcing a 100% Bourbon Chiroso separation from Yesica. Tasting this lot next to her Chiroso separation continues to be a fascinating experience. In the cup we find the tropical flavors we associate with Chiroso, along with more pronounced stone fruit and florality.
Bourbon Chiroso*
Urrao, Antioquia
1,950 masl
November, 2024
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Floated to further remove defects. De-pulped on the day of harvest. Fermented for 84 hours. Washed. Dried on raised beds until moisture content reaches 10.5%.
ABOUT YESICA MORENO
This is our second year purchasing coffee from Yesica Moreno, a young, second-generation producer. Since inheriting her 2.5-hectare (~6-acre) farm, she has built it into a family-run business. Her husband oversees land management and harvesting, while she handles all processing and drying, with help from their eldest son, who hopes to take on a larger role. It is only the beginning of Chiroso season in Urrao, a region that continues to produce truly exceptional coffees.
ABOUT BOURBON CHIROSO*
There are two identifiable 'chiroso' varieties being cultivated in Urrao, the vast majority of which is referred to as 'Caturra Chiroso'. The variety colloquially referred to as 'Caturra Chiroso' is a short-stature plant, while the variety referred to as 'Bourbon Chiroso' is a tall-stature plant. We have done genetic testing on both of these varieties, and now know that 'Caturra Chiroso' is 100% Ethiopian landrace, whereas 'Bourbon Chiroso' is genetically similar but also has significant differences. This indicates either a natural mutation or a natural cross-pollination, resulting in a hybridized variety of some kind. We will continue looking into these two varieties and hopefully develop a better way of categorizing and referring to them in the future!
Pricing Details
Farm Gate (PARCHMENT)
4.5MM COP/Carga
Farm Gate (USD; Green)
~$11.56/KG
FOB
$13.47/KG
FOT
$17.17/KG
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