Pink Bourbon - Lot #59 | Adventurous | Washed | Strawberry, Grapefruit, Caramel 🍓

The Pink Bourbon Variety
Pink Bourbon is a unique variety believed to be a natural mutation of Bourbon, discovered in San Adolfo, Huila. It is known for its distinctive pinkish-salmon colored fruit and wide leaves similar to the Gesha plant. The coffee offers clean floral and citrus notes, with a high sugar content, making it a favorite among coffee lovers.

The Farmer

The average age of a coffee farmer in Colombia is 57, a statistic that highlights a deeper issue in the industry: younger generations are increasingly turning away from coffee farming. The reasons are many—low profits, labor shortages, and volatile prices, among others.This was also true for Yoher. He left his hometown in search of new opportunities in the city, but soon realized that office life wasn’t for him. He returned to the mountains and decided to continue his family’s coffee tradition, this time with a focus on producing high-quality coffees that would allow him to build a future for himself and his family. Yoher is now a 29-year-old producer committed to the future of coffee.

The Process
The process begins with a meticulous manual harvest to ensure ripe cherries for sweeter, cleaner flavors. This is followed by a three-day whole cherry fermentation, which enhances sweetness and reduces bitterness. The cherries are then depulped for a second fermentation of 48 hours, which brings out sweet and bright notes. Finally, the coffee is washed and dried slowly in the shade over 20 to 30 days, resulting in a rich, flavorful coffee.