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Aruzi

Aruzi is a rare coffee variety that emerged in Colombia, often referred to locally as Bourbon Aruzi. It was reportedly discovered in Inza, Cauca, when a tree displaying distinct physical characteristics and higher yields was identified. While some sources suggest a potential genetic link to Ethiopian landrace varieties, formal sequencing has yielded inconclusive results. The variety is valued by producers for its cup quality and has gained recognition on specialty cupping tables and in competition settings.

TagsAruziArabica
Where did it come from?

SEY documents Aruzi as the local name used for the variety grown by Victor Alfonso Bonilla at La Chorrera. Only a few samples had been genetically sequenced, and the results were too varied for a definitive identification.

What does it tend to taste like?

No reliable variety-wide flavor profile is established. SEY described this specific November 2024 lot with lemon verbena, yellow watermelon, and peach.

Sources & further reading

Editorial record last reviewed: . Sources document specific claims, not guarantees about every coffee sold under this variety name.

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