El Mirador – Colombia
EU* on orders over 75/99€
On Mondays and Wednesdays
Bratislava, Košická 21
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Alonso Bustos says his coffee is the result of conscious effort and intention and he wants those drinking it to know the time and care he put into it. This unique Pink Bourbon lot takes a high-quality coffee variety and pairs it with his conscious effort and care to create a truly phenomenal coffee. Alonso Bustos plans to be on his farm every day for the rest of his life and continue improving it each day. His coffee is the result of conscious effort and intention, he says and he wants those drinking it to know the time and care he put into it. Alonso is a second-generation coffee producer who’s been cultivating coffee for over 50 years. He inherited Finca El Mirador through his wife. Today, they live on the farm with their 3 children and 2 grandchildren. Alonso’s children inspired his to start producing specialty coffee in 2017. To further improve coffee quality, Alonso has planted Pink Bourbon, a variety that’s known for larger fruit and its ability to flourish at high altitudes. His grandchildren are showing interest in becoming coffee farmers themselves.
Pink Bourbon
This is a unique and sought-after coffee variety. It was once believed to be a hybrid of Yellow and Red Bourbon varieties, but recent research has found it is an Ethiopian landrace variety, sharing lineage with the prized Geisha. Pink Bourbon is known for its high cup quality, impressive flavor potential, and a profile that often includes strong floral notes and pleasant acidity. Some farmers also report it has more disease resistance than other Bourbon varieties. This coffee is processed using the natural method. This means the coffee cherries are dried whole, with the fruit still on the bean. This process results in a sweeter, more fruit-forward flavor profile.
About this coffee
Cupping score: 87.50
Farm: El Mirador
Producer: Alonso Bustos
Region: Huila
Altitude: 1600 MASL
Variety: Pink bourbon
Processing: Natural
About variety
Pink Bourbon is an Arabica coffee variety distinguished by the unusual pink color of its ripe cherries and its exceptionally complex flavor profile. Originally thought to be a hybrid of Red and Yellow Bourbon, recent genetic research has shown it is more accurately an Ethiopian landrace variety.
Natural
Natural sundried, also called “natural process” or “dry process,” means drying coffee cherries whole without the intervention of water or machines to remove any of the fruit. Prior to drying, the cherries are picked, floated in water, and sorted to remove any under-ripe or overripe fruit.
