This is the first harvest of the season from Franci Elena. We have worked with coffees from El Casino for many years, but this is the first year we are differentiating releases by harvest pass. In the cup we find strawberry jam, lychee, and honeysuckle.
Pink Bourbon
Palestina, Huila
1,750 masl
July, 2024
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Floated to further remove defects and de-pulped on the day of harvest. Dry-fermented for 30 hours. Dried on raised beds.
ABOUT FRANCI ELENA ASTAIZA
Franci is the wife of esteemed coffee producer Jose Martinez, and together they have worked tirelessly to elevate the quality of their coffee to increase its value in the market. We have been purchasing coffee from their family for many years, and are thrilled to highlight her contributions and celebrate the dedication that has gone into this exceptional coffee.
ABOUT PINK BOURBON
Pink Bourbon is a relatively new variety being grown primarily in and around Huila, Colombia. The variety has been identified genetically as an Ethiopian Landrace, but unfortunately, we cannot be any more specific as to its origins until there is a larger genetic database.
Pricing Details
Farm Gate (Local; PARCHMENT)
3.8MM COP/Carga
Farm Gate (USD; Green)
~$9.38/KG
FOB
$14.09/KG
FOT
$17.50/KG
The cost of getting a coffee from cherry to beverage varies enormously depending on its place of origin and the location of its consumption. The inclusion of price transparency is a starting point to inform broader conversation around the true costs of production and the sustainability of specialty coffee as a whole.