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Colombia - Marlon Bolaños - Washed Aji Bourbon
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Colombia - Marlon Bolaños - Washed Aji Bourbon

Washed Aji Bourbon Despite being called Bourbon Ají, genetic research indicates that this coffee isn’t actually related to Bourbon and is not a pepper either. It’s an Ethiopian landrace. It ended up in Colombia, adapted to its new environment, and became one of the country’s most fascinating emerging varieties. Legend has it that the “Ají” part comes from the pepper-like aroma associated with the coffee cherries. This lot jumped off the cupping table. This flavor bomb comes from Marlon Bolaños in San Adolfo, Huila. Marlon is part of a new generation of Colombian producers working with exotic v

Merchant's tasting notes: floral, citrusy, maroon starburst, pineapple, lavender, spice

On the label, as the merchant states it

Origin
Colombia
Region
Huila
Producer
Marlon Bolaños
Farm
San Adolfo
Process
Washed
Variety
Aji Bourbon
Altitude
Not stated
Roast level
Not stated

Heady Cup confirms the final price, stock and shipping on their own site. Prices below were observed on 31 Oct 2026.

Listed options

OptionWeightListed price≈ EUR / 100 gObserved
4 OZ / Whole Bean113 gUS$18.00€14.2631 Oct 2026
4 OZ / French Press113 gUS$18.00€14.2631 Oct 2026
4 OZ / Pour-Over113 gUS$18.00€14.2631 Oct 2026
4 OZ / Drip113 gUS$18.00€14.2631 Oct 2026
4 OZ / Espresso113 gUS$18.00€14.2631 Oct 2026
10 OZ / Whole Bean284 gUS$36.00€11.4131 Oct 2026
10 OZ / French Press284 gUS$36.00€11.4131 Oct 2026
10 OZ / Pour-Over284 gUS$36.00€11.4131 Oct 2026
10 OZ / Drip284 gUS$36.00€11.4131 Oct 2026
10 OZ / Espresso284 gUS$36.00€11.4131 Oct 2026
5 LB / Whole Bean2.27 kgUS$220.00€8.7231 Oct 2026

EUR reference prices are converted for comparison only; the merchant charges in their own currency.

Merchant

Name
Heady Cup
Type
Roaster
Based in
McHenry, United States
Lists shipping to
1 countries (per merchant's listing)
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