José Martinez consistently produces some of our favorite Pink Bourbon, and this harvest is no different. The cup is fruit-forward, with sparkling acidity and notes of pink grapefruit, mango, and berries.
Pink Bourbon
Palestina, Huila
1,750 masl
July, 2023
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.
José is an extremely dedicated producer who cares deeply about quality. His Pink Bourbon lot is consistently one of our favorites, and this year is no different!
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.
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.