Luz Helana Salazar Washed Pink Bourbon, Colombia

About this coffee

Super clean and sweet, with a delightful acidity that reminds us of raspberry. A prime example of the rare pink bourbon varietal from Colombia!

Tasting notes Raspberry - Rooibos - Milk Chocolate Cake

With its reddish-pink cherry hue and exceptional cup quality, the Pink Bourbon variety has earned a reputation for being both visually striking and remarkably flavourful. While its exact origins remain unconfirmed, it is widely believed to have emerged as a natural mutation at 2,100 m.a.s.l. in the San Adolfo region of Huila, Colombia, around 1980. Its high-altitude birthplace has made Pink Bourbon a favourite among coffee farmers and roasters. Initially, Pink Bourbon was thought to be a mutation of the Red and Yellow Bourbon varieties. However, some researchers have challenged this theory, proposing instead that Pink Bourbon may trace its lineage to an Ethiopian landrace variety. Pink Bourbon variety is adaptable to specific growing conditions. Pink Bourbon is a high-altitude coffee variety, thriving best at elevations between 1,700 to 2,100 m.a.s.l. This elevation range is crucial for developing the complex flavours and vibrant acidity that Pink Bourbon is known for. Pink Bourbon trees are typically medium in height. This compact size makes them easier to manage and harvest compared to taller varieties. Pink Bourbon is susceptible to certain coffee diseases, such as coffee leaf rust and coffee berry disease. Farmers must implement careful disease management practices to protect their crops. Pink Bourbon is known for its sweet, fruity, and floral notes, often accompanied by a vibrant acidity and a silky body.