Don Pepe Estate Bourbon Washed - 300g

Don Pepe Estate Bourbon Coffee — Volcancito, Boquete, Panama | 300g

Don Pepe Estate Bourbon is a 300g single-origin Arabica from Panama's first coffee company — founded in 1898. Bourbon is the classic of classics: the variety that fathered Caturra and Catuai and set the standard for what balanced, sweet, dessert-like coffee should taste like. Grown at 1,600 to 2,000 meters on the slopes of Volcán Barú by five generations of the Vasquez-Flores family. Sourced directly from the producer in Panama and delivered worldwide in 5 days.

Why You'll Love This Coffee

• Bourbon — the heirloom variety behind Caturra, Catuai and most of Latin America's great coffees
• Unique, versatile and beautifully balanced: works black, with milk, and as espresso
• From Panama's first coffee company — Don Pepe Estate since 1898
• Free worldwide shipping on orders over $70

Perfect for anyone who wants a genuinely excellent everyday cup rather than a fireworks display — the kind of coffee you can drink every morning without getting tired of it.

Five Generations on the Slopes of Volcán Barú

Nestled in the misty highlands of Volcancito, Boquete, Don Pepe Estate has been one of Panama's most celebrated family farms since 1898 — the first company specializing in coffee in the entire Republic of Panama. Today, guided by the legacy of Don Tony and the dedication of the Vasquez-Flores family, the farm grows seven of the world's finest coffee varieties across 145 meticulously managed acres and 24 separate plots, with its own cupping lab and Q graders checking quality before every shipment.

What Is the Bourbon Coffee Variety?

Bourbon is one of the two original Arabica varieties that seeded the modern coffee world. It emerged as a natural mutation of Typica on the island of Bourbon — today's Réunion — and travelled from there into Latin America, where it became the parent of Caturra, and through Caturra, of Catuai and Mundo Novo. Bourbon yields less than its descendants and demands more from the farmer, which is exactly why it survives only where quality matters more than volume. What it gives back is sweetness: a rounder, more sugary, more complete cup than almost any modern cultivar.

Flavor Profile

Expect caramel and brown-sugar sweetness, milk chocolate through the body, gentle red-apple and stone-fruit acidity, and a clean, lingering, nutty-sweet finish. Medium body, soft acidity, no harsh edges. The bag says it best: unique, versatile, and of great balance. It is excellent black as a pour-over, and it is one of the few Panamanian coffees that genuinely improves a cappuccino instead of disappearing into it.

Grown at Altitude

Don Pepe grows its Bourbon at 1,600 to 2,000 m.a.s.l. in rich volcanic soil, with cool mountain temperatures averaging 21°C and around 2,950mm of annual rainfall. At that altitude the cherry ripens slowly, and slow ripening is what builds the sugars and acids that show up later as caramel and fruit in your cup.

Product Details

• 100% single-origin Bourbon — Volcancito, Boquete, Panama
• Process: Washed | Roast: Medium | Format: Whole Bean
• Altitude: 1,600–2,000 m.a.s.l.
• Family farm since 1898 — Vasquez-Flores family, 5 generations
• Flavor notes: caramel, brown sugar, milk chocolate, red apple
• Net weight: 300g (10.5 oz)
• Sourced directly from the producer and delivered worldwide in 5 days

How to Brew Don Pepe Bourbon

Grind fresh immediately before brewing. Filtered water at 200°F (93°C).

• Pour-Over (V60 / Chemex) — medium-fine grind | 1:16 ratio | 3–4 min. Cleanest expression of the caramel sweetness.
• French Press — coarse grind | 1:15 ratio | steep 4 min. Fuller body, more chocolate.
• Espresso — fine grind | 1:2 ratio | 25–30 sec. Sweet, chocolatey, and strong enough for milk.

Explore More Don Pepe Estate

Don Pepe varieties: Caturra Washed, Catuai Washed, Java Washed, Geisha Washed, Estate Blend. See the full Don Pepe Estate collection, or read our guide to Panama coffee varieties to see how Bourbon compares to Caturra, Catuai and Geisha.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bourbon coffee variety?
Bourbon is one of the two original Arabica varieties, a natural mutation of Typica that appeared on the island of Bourbon, now Reunion. It is the parent of Caturra and, through Caturra, of Catuai. It is prized for exceptional sweetness and balance.

What does Don Pepe Estate Bourbon taste like?
Caramel and brown sugar sweetness, milk chocolate through the body, gentle red apple and stone fruit acidity, and a clean, nutty-sweet finish. Medium body with soft acidity.

Is Bourbon good for espresso and milk drinks?
Yes. Bourbon has the sweetness and body to hold up under pressure and against milk, which makes it one of the most versatile varieties for espresso, cappuccino and flat whites.

Where is Don Pepe Estate?
In Volcancito, Boquete, on the slopes of the Volcan Baru in Chiriqui, Panama. Founded in 1898, it was the first company specializing in coffee in Panama and is still run by the Vasquez-Flores family.

How long does delivery take?
Delivered worldwide from Panama in 5 days via FedEx or DHL. Free shipping on orders over $70.