BOURBON AJI (CUP OF EXCELLENCE) by Nestor Lasso

Bourbon Ají 

This Bourbon Ají which won Cup of Excellence by Nestor Lasso offers herbal notes of lemongrass, hints of jasmin and apricot.  The result is a bright, expressive, and aromatic cup, best enjoyed as a filter coffee.

Meet the Producer

Nestor Lasso is an innovator in Huila, Colombia, known for his experimental approach to processing and fermentation. This Bourbon Ají undergoes a multi-stage washed process designed to enhance clarity and complexity:

1. Selective Harvesting & Oxidation

• Ripe cherries are carefully selected through floating

• 32-hour oxidation at 25°C

• 60-hour anaerobic fermentation in bags at 16–18°C

2. Pulping & Mucilage Treatment

• Cherries are pulped after an 18-hour oxidation phase, where leachate is collected

• Mucilage oxidation for 32 hours, incorporating leachate for enhanced complexity

3. Thermal Shock Processing

• Hot water (60°C) is applied, followed by a cold rinse (12°C)

• Some mucilage is left on the beans for additional sweetness

4. Careful Drying

• Slow drying in canopies or controlled machines at 30–36°C for 8 to 12 days

• Carefully monitored to achieve 11% final humidity

Brewing Recommendations

For Filter:

Dose: 13g per 200ml of water
Grind: Medium to coarse (EK43 Grinder #7–9)
Brew Time: 2:30–3 minutes
Bloom: 1 minute with 45g of water

Pro Tip: Try a fast extraction with a slightly coarser grind using an Orea V60 with Sibarist FAST filter paper—or experiment to find your perfect cup!

Experience the craftsmanship of Nestor Lasso with this extraordinary Bourbon Ají, a coffee that dazzles with floral aromatics and yellow stone fruit notes. Perfect for those who love expressive, high-clarity filter coffees. Get yours today and elevate your coffee ritual.