Colombia | Thermal Shock Washed Aji Bourbon

Region: Colombia
Producer: Nestor and Adrian Lasso
Varietal: Aji Bourbon
Process: Thermal Shock Washed
Reminds Moxie of: Sparkling Acidity, Red Fruit, Passionfruit, Jasmine
Recommended Brew Method: Pour Over

About the coffee:
It is hard to get away from certain great producers. Every roaster has them, and they have them for a reason. Nestor Lasso is one of those Producers.

At El Diviso, Nestor and Adrian Lasso have taken the specialty coffee industry by storm. Recently, their coffee “Ombligon” was used by the U.S. Barista Champion. 

Their ingenuity with coffee processing highlights the brilliance of Huila coffees in Colombia. Their commitment to the highest quality makes them a perfect fit for Moxie's lineup.

An intensely floral coffee. The Aji Bourbon variety is a mutation of an Ethiopian Landrace. The coffee was named Aji because the mucilage has a smell and flavor similar to red peppers.

The acidity is almost effervescent. There’s brilliant red fruits throughout, followed by florals that remind the team at Moxie of jasmine and honeysuckle. It’s a well balanced coffee with a tea like body and lingering floral finish.