COLOMBIA - Adrian Lasso

PROCESS: WASHED

REGION: HUILA

VARIETAL: PINK BOURBON

TASTE: GRAPEFRUIT, GUAVA, BITEY

About:

The Pink Bourbon coffee varietal is still something of a mystery in the coffee world, both genetically and in how it presents in the cup. Often associated with Ethiopian  landrace varieties, it’s known for producing particularly  aromatic and high-scoring coffees. Its name comes from the distinctive pink hue of the ripe cherries, as seen on the other side of this card, and it tends to offer a more  perfumed and intricate profile compared to other  Bourbon types. When grown and processed with care,  it can deliver exceptional clarity, structure, and a vivid  expression of fruit and florals.  On the other hand however,  when the varietal isn’t  properly cared for, I find Pink bourbon can taste very  peppery and rubbery, and usually stands out as a very  bad cup. High risk, high reward!