Colombia | La Leona Pink Bourbon Natural

La Leona is the farm of Luz Helena Salazar in Armenia, Quindío, a landscape shaped by volcanic ash soils, steady rainfall, and warm, even temperatures between 18 and 28°C. Luz Helena is known fo... Read More

La Leona is the farm of Luz Helena Salazar in Armenia, Quindío, a landscape shaped by volcanic ash soils, steady rainfall, and warm, even temperatures between 18 and 28°C. Luz Helena is known for her precision in both harvesting and processing, and this lot reflects that care at every step.

Pink Bourbon is a standout variety: visually striking with its pink-hued cherries, and celebrated for its vibrant acidity and layered sweetness. Only the ripest cherries are hand-selected before being transported to Cofinet's processing center, La Pradera, where the team float-sorts to remove low-density cherries before a 45-hour aerobic fermentation. The coffee is then dried on raised beds for about eight days, turned frequently to ensure even drying and prevent over-fermentation. This slow, controlled process allows the fruit's sugars to fully infuse the seed, creating a cup that is intensely sweet, bright, and silky.

In the cup: strawberry, blackcurrant, and hibiscus. Best enjoyed as a pour over, Chemex, or AeroPress.