Whole Bean Coffee

[KUH-LUM-BEE-YUH • WAY-LUH • PINK • BORE-BONE]

Process: Washed

White Peach, Kiwi, Vanilla

This is an exceptional Pink Bourbon varietal from several different municipalities of Huila, Colombia. Originally thought to simply be a mutation of red and yellow bourbon varieties, evidence suggests this is an Ethiopian landrace varietal.

Super juicy and sweet with notes of white peach and kiwi. Smooth vanilla finish.

This single-variety Pink Bourbon lot is sourced from smallholder farmers located in the Pitalito, Palestina, Salado Blanco, and Acevedo municipalities, in the department of Huila. Some 25 farmers (10 women, 15 men) contributed to this high-elevation lot.

Originally thought to be a mutation of the Red and Yellow Bourbon varieties commonly grown in Colombia, there is now evidence to suggest Pink Bourbon is an Ethiopian landrace variety, arriving in Colombia via unclear means. Regardless, Pink Bourbon is a coffee unique in appearance and flavor profile. Farmers must carefully manage crop placements to ensure the proper cross-pollination of cherries that can range in color from light red to soft orange. During harvest, pickers must pay extra attention because determining ripeness requires some inspection and isn’t as simple as choosing only the reddest cherries. This challenging process produces complex flavors.