Spring Break - Pink Bourbon
by Those Coffee People
Fruity and floral coffee with notes of watermelon, orange, roses and jasmine.
Fruity and floral coffee with notes of watermelon, orange, roses and jasmine.
Variety: Pink Bourbon
Processing Method: 72-hours Fermentation + Washed
Altitude: 1800 – 1900 Meters
Suggested Roast: Light-Medium
Suggested Brewing Preparation: Pour Over and Drip Methods
Variety: Pink Bourbon
Processing Method: 72-hours Fermentation + Washed
Altitude: 1800 – 1900 Meters
Suggested Roast: Light-Medium
Suggested Brewing Preparation: Pour Over and Drip Methods
Why Choose this Coffee?
Pink Bourbon is the perfect choice for those who love to explore exotic coffees and complex flavor profiles. This unique coffee, with its tea-like qualities, offers a rare combination of fruity and floral notes that will captivate even the most adventurous coffee drinkers. Its special processing method sets it apart from the competition, delivering a bright acidity and silky body that wows customers looking for something extraordinary.
Because of its exquisite flavor and careful production, Pink Bourbon is seen as a treat—ideal for specialty coffee experts or as a high-end gift. Its relatively higher price reflects its premium quality, making it a standout offering for those who truly appreciate the art of coffee. Whether as a special indulgence or a thoughtful gift, Pink Bourbon promises a memorable experience that leaves a lasting impression.
Psst… Did you know that the cherry of Pink Bourbon is actually pink? The coffee gets its name from the beautiful light pink hue the cherry takes on when it’s fully ripe!
Special Farming Practices
Pink Bourbon is a highly specialized coffee variety that demands exceptional care and attention throughout its cultivation. As a hybrid between Red and Yellow Bourbon, it requires specific growing conditions and thrives best at high altitudes of over 1,800 meters, enhancing the coffee’s complexity.
However, Pink Bourbon’s delicate nature presents challenges—it needs more space, yields are low, and the variety is particularly prone to pests.
At the Los Cedros Farm, a dedicated field is set aside specifically for this exotic varietal, ensuring it receives the focused care it needs. Hand-picking ensures only the ripest cherries with the ideal pink hue are selected, preserving consistency and quality. To facilitate the process of carrying the cherries from the steep elevations to the central collection point for processing, an efficient “funnel” system is used. The coffee undergoes a 72-hours fermentation process: 48 hours in oxidation and 24 hours in mucilage.
Through these farming practices, combined with innovative fermentation techniques, Pink Bourbon produces a silky, complex cup that showcases the expertise and craftsmanship of Finca Los Cedros.
Why Support the Farmer
At Finca Los Cedros, Builes family pursues their passion by cultivating coffees, such as the exotic Pink Bourbon. Leading this initiative is Juan David Builes, a young Agricultural Engineering student who blends modern techniques with a deep respect for tradition to innovate on the farm.
Next to him stands Don Moncho, Juan David’s trusted right hand, who with eye to detail, ensures Pink Bourbon receives the special care it requires. He oversees the harvest, selecting only the ripest cherries with the ideal pink hue, while also ensuring fair payment for the collectors.
Complementing this process is Octavio, the farm’s Q-grader, whose expertise guarantees exceptional flavor in every cup.
Together, they craft coffees that reflect dedication, precision, and a relentless commitment to quality for you and your customers to enjoy.
Empowering the New Generation
As large foreign companies increasingly buy up farms in Colombia, it’s crucial for smaller, locally owned coffee farms to thrive and preserve their cultural heritage. Engaging younger generations in the specialty coffee industry helps maintain Colombia’s coffee traditions and strengthens community empowerment.
By involving youth, local communities ensure that traditional knowledge is passed down while keeping the benefits of coffee production within the country, rather than in the hands of foreign investors. Youth involvement also encourages innovation, allowing Colombian-owned farms to stay competitive while preserving their cultural identity.
Youth engagement fosters innovation, enabling smaller, Colombian-owned farms to improve productivity and adapt to market demands without losing their cultural identity. These farms become vital to the local economy, creating jobs, supporting families, and boosting community pride. As foreign direct investment reshapes the coffee industry, empowering local farmers ensures that Colombia’s coffee culture remains in the hands of its people, helping rural communities thrive and maintaining the nation’s role as a global coffee leader.
With this Coffee we Impact the Following SDGs:
In comparison to the FNC buy rate, TCP pays 22% above fair market value
Los Cedros focuses on empowering youth in the coffee industry, providing them with professional opportunities and skills to foster a new generation of coffee producers