Las Brisas - Washed Bourbon Aji

Las Brisas

Las Brisas is a hillside estate in southern Huila, Colombia, managed by Brayan Smith, a young producer known for his precise, hands-on approach and deep curiosity. The farm sits high in the mountains where cool nights and long ripening cycles bring intensity and clarity to the coffee. Brayan focuses on niche varieties, such as Pink Bourbon, Bourbon Ají, and Papayo, each fully washed and processed in small batches. Picked at peak ripeness, the cherries are depulped the same day, shortly fermented for 24-36 hours, and then washed before a slow, shaded drying on raised beds for around 20 days.

Collaboration

Our collaboration with Las Brisas is defined by variety testing, exploring how new and exciting varieties thrive and are best cultivated. We cup, measure, and record the outcomes of new selections each harvest, refining how each behaves under different handling and drying profiles. It allows both sides to learn: Brayan expands his genetic palette and offerings, and we deepen our understanding of how Colombia’s diverse varieties express their terroir through disciplined, data-driven craft. Las Brisas represents the best of Colombia’s new generation of producers. Forward-looking, precise, and rooted in curiosity. Every lot carries the mark of Brayan’s attentive care and a commitment to pushing quality further without losing the honesty of origin.