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About This Coffee

This is a unique blend from a new producer—an uncommon combination of Sidra and Pink Bourbon. These varieties are typically separated, but the small size of each lot created an opportunity to do something different. In the cup we find strawberry jam, lemon zest, and panela. Both Pink Bourbon and Sidra are Ethiopian Landrace varieties, though their exact origins remain unclear. Pink Bourbon, grown primarily in and around Huila, Colombia, has been genetically identified as Ethiopian in origin, but without a larger genetic database, its lineage cannot be more precisely defined. Similarly, the variety referred to as Sidra in Ecuador has also been confirmed through genetic testing to be an Ethiopian Landrace. Ethiopia is widely regarded as the geographic origin of Arabica coffee, and over 60 distinct varieties have been identified there, making it the most biodiverse coffee-producing region in the world. How these varieties have made their way into other origins varies greatly, and ongoing research continues to explore their movement and adaptation. As climate change makes coffee cultivation more challenging, many new varieties and hybrids are being developed using Ethiopian Landrace germ-lines as a foundation.