Pink Bourbon - Lot #26 | Adventurous | Washed | Strawberry, Orange, Honey 🍯

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 Producer

Diego is one of the youngest coffee farmers we work with; he is only 28 years old and inherited his coffee profession from his father, Martín, with whom we also work closely. Together, we have developed various experimental processes that have significantly increased the quality of the coffee he produces. A couple of years ago, we also decided to cultivate very exotic coffee varieties such as Pacamara, Pink Bourbon, SL28, Sidra, Laurina, and many others, to improve quality and offer a wider variety of coffees to taste.

We are delighted to work with young producers like Diego since it is common to see young people migrate from rural areas to big cities in search of better opportunities. We are very pleased to support Diego.

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 skinned for a second fermentation of 48 hours, which brings out sweet vanilla and caramel notes. Finally, the coffee is washed and dried slowly in the shade over 20 to 30 days, resulting in a rich, flavorful coffee.