Coffea Diversa

Costa Rica - Guatemala - Jamaica

Bourbon Rey - Fully-washed

This Bourbon Rey fully-washed green coffee is a rare expression of one of Coffea diversa’s most distinctive preserved varieties. Produced at 2,000 meters above sea level in the Coffea diversa Garden in Guatemala, the coffee is grown under shade from plantain, banana, and avocado trees. These high-altitude, biodiverse conditions support slow and uniform cherry maturation, resulting in good bean density, clarity, and aroma.

In the cup, Bourbon Rey shows a refined and layered profile, with bright lime zest and delicate magnolia florals, with hints of cedar and almond. A peach-driven fruit character and vibrant citric acidity come through, with a medium body and a sweet, lingering finish. The fully-washed process allows the genetic traits of this rare Bourbon mutation to express itself with clarity and balance.

Available in 12.5 kg Grain-Pro equivalent bags to ensure optimal freshness and stability, this coffee is produced in limited quantities. Bourbon Rey is an exceptional choice for roasters seeking unique Guatemalan coffees defined by rarity, botanical significance, and a polished, precise cup profile. Get it while it lasts.

Also available as Green Beans

What's so special about this coffee?

Bourbon Rey is a rare and carefully preserved mutation of the Bourbon variety, and now grown at the Coffea diversa Garden in Guatemala. Known for its larger-than-average beans, similar to Typica mutants like Maragogype, this variety offers good structure, clear aroma, and layered fruit notes. With very limited production and genetic significance, Bourbon Rey remains a rare offering within Coffea diversa’s botanical portfolio.

The fully-washed process amplifies the intrinsic character of Bourbon Rey, resulting in a clean, transparent cup with exceptional definition. Bright lime zest and delicate magnolia florals lead the cup profile, followed by nuanced notes of peach, citrus, cedar, and almond. A medium body, vibrant yet balanced acidity, and a sweet, lingering finish reflect both the variety’s genetic traits and Coffea diversa’s disciplined cultivation and processing standards.

Coffea diversa: Exotic Coffee Varietals grown in Suchitan

Coffea diversa distinguishes itself apart by cultivating over eight hundred coffee species, varieties, and mutations across three gardens. Thirty of these are found on the Suchitan volcano in Guatemala, where the mineral-rich soil nourishes the plants. Unlike typical coffee estates, Coffea diversa grows rare and exotic varieties, offering unique flavours and profiles not found elsewhere.

Coffea diversa’s commitment to quality is obvious in its limited production. Gonzalo Hernandez and Jose Padilla grow only a few trees of each variety, resulting in exclusive, small-batch coffees sold in 10-kilogram bags. This careful cultivation ensures each batch is a unique and sought-after experience for roasters and connoisseurs worldwide.

José Padilla and his daughter in the coffea diversa garden

About Coffea Diversa Guatemala

Coffea diversa Suchitan is a collaborative effort by Jose Padilla and Gonzalo Hernandez. In the early 2000s, these two coffee friends took seeds from the original Coffea diversa garden in Costa Rica and established a new coffee garden in Suchitan, Guatemala, giving birth to Coffea diversa Suchitan.

Gonzalo explains, "We call ourselves a garden and not a farm. A coffee farm is normally monovarietal. In our case, we produce so many coffee botanical varieties. So what makes a garden beautiful is the diversity of plants." Discover how Padilla and Hernandez created this botanical haven for coffee enthusiasts worldwide.

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