Colombia | Patio Bonito | Paola & Carlos Trujillo | Bourbon Aji Natural
Product details
| Management number | 253653449 | Release Date | 2026/10/24 | List Price | CA$22.80 | Model Number | 253653449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Category | |||||||||
About Finca Patio Bonito
Patio Bonito is a family-run farm in Caldono, Cauca, led by the experienced and dedicated Carlos Arturo Trujillo, who has been growing coffee for nearly 50 years. “It’s been a long journey,” he says, “but deeply rewarding.” Working alongside him is his daughter, Paola Trujillo, who returned to the farm in 2022 after years as a cupper and buyer in Nariño and Huila. Since then, she’s been instrumental in refining their processing methods — introducing innovations like thermal shock and anaerobic fermentation to both their washed and natural coffees.
The Trujillos first partnered with Café Imports in 2015. Carlos reflects on that connection: “I'm proud of the relationship we’ve built and excited to see my daughters continue this legacy into the future.”
Patio Bonito spans 11 hectares, with 9 dedicated to coffee — 47,000 trees across 13 diverse varieties, including Gesha, Wush Wush, Pink Bourbon, SL-28, Sidra, Laurina, and more. The family’s work is guided by three core principles: food security, soil health, and responsible coffee cultivation. Their mission is to equip farmers and students with tools and training for sustainable farming and environmental stewardship. As they put it: “The best legacy we can leave our children is love, knowledge, and a planet to live on.”
We met Paola when she was in Australia doing a tasting tour & I'm very glad that we sell many of her fantastic coffees.
About the Bourbon Aji Varietal
Bourbon Aji is a rare and intriguing coffee variety emerging from Colombia, known for its vibrant cup profile and unique origin story. Named after the spicy chilli pepper ("ají" in Spanish) due to its bright red, elongated cherry shape, this variety is believed to be a natural mutation or selection of Bourbon, though its exact genetic lineage is still under research. Grown mostly in small quantities at high altitudes, Bourbon Aji has caught the attention of specialty producers for its striking flavour clarity, often showcasing intense florals, tropical fruit, and a sparkling acidity reminiscent of Ethiopian landrace varieties.
In Colombia, Bourbon Aji is still relatively scarce, cultivated by a handful of innovative farmers focused on experimental lots and exceptional quality. Its low yield and sensitivity to disease make it a labour of love rather than a commercial staple, but those who grow it see it as a way to push the boundaries of Colombian coffee. Producers often use precise fermentation techniques — such as anaerobic or thermal shock processing — to highlight its exotic potential. For buyers and roasters, Bourbon Aji represents a bold new expression of Colombian terroir, standing out in competitions and limited-edition releases for its complexity and rarity.
Bestseller ranking
Cafe Imports
Correction of product information
If you notice any omissions or errors in the product information on this page, please use the correction request form below.
Correction Request Form