Producer: Sebastian Gomez.

Farm: Finca Divisa

Municipality: Armenia, Quindio

Altitude: 1800m

Varietal: Pink Bourbon

Tasting Notes: Grapefruit, Fruity Pebbles, Citrus, Complex

Description: Rare cultivars like Pink Bourbon are a joy for the coffee nerd. With fruity and exotic flavours like grapefruit, coffee blossom and Fruit Loops, they can really bend your mind. But for farmers like Don Sebastian in Armenia, Colombia, these fancy, top-shelf (and hard to grow) varieties can be a useful tool to combat low coffee prices. By growing varietals like Gesha and Pink Bourbon, producers can differentiate themselves and fetch higher prices. While not all producers should uproot their Castillo or Bourbon for these rarities (dear green buyer: don’t expect producers to grow Gesha just ‘cause you want something that tastes like candy), it’s glorious when adventurous farmers take the leap and grow something truly unique. Pink Bourbon is a natural mutation of the variety Bourbon that is pink when ripe. The rare breed of coffee typically imparts bright citrus-y notes in the cup. This one reminds us of juicy grapefruit, Fruity Pebbles and is deeply complex.