Imperial Ruby — Red Bourbon · Co-Fermented

A gemstone of rarity and brilliance. This Red Bourbon glows with deep berry notes — precious, vibrant, and impossible to forget.

SCA Score: 87.25 pts · Medium Roast
Varietal: Red Bourbon · Process: Semi-Washed, Co-Fermented

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WHAT'S IN THE CUP

Red Berries · Cherries · Tropical Fruits · Caramel · Brown Sugar
White Chocolate Creamy body · Medium malic acidity · Balanced finish

Open the bag and you're greeted with aromas of cherries and sweet tropical fruit. Then the flavour unfolds in layers — bright red berries giving way to caramel warmth, finishing with a whisper of white chocolate. Complex, generous, and completely clean.

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WHERE IT COMES FROM

Region — Chinchiná, Caldas · Colombia
Farm — La Cumparsita, Vereda El Bajo Español
Elevation — 1,650 – 1,950 masl 

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THE PROCESS

Co-fermentation means the coffee cherries are fermented alongside carefully selected fruits and natural yeast — a slow, controlled process that coaxes extraordinary complexity into every bean. It's why this cup tastes like nothing you've had before.

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MEET SEBASTIÁN

Sebastián Velázquez has devoted his life to La Cumparsita, building not just a farm but a legacy — one harvest at a time. His dedication to craft and his willingness to push the boundaries of what Colombian coffee can be is the reason Imperial Ruby exists.

With Sebastián Velázquez at La Cumparsita — where Imperial Ruby is crafted through patience, precision, and passion. He speaks about building more than coffee: a team rooted in passion, dignity, and a shared future.

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HOW TO BREW IT

Espresso · Pour-over · French Press · Aeropress · Moka · Drip
With or without milk — it always delivers.

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EVERY BAG MAKES A DIFFERENCE

Each sip tells a story of empowerment and connection. 87¢ from every bag goes directly to our Coffee Development Fund — investing in the next generation of Colombian coffee farmers.