COFEE PLANT - Colombia Miriam Quesada Pink Bourbon Natural Filter 250 g

Whole-bean specialty coffee from Colombia, roasted in Poland by COFFEE PLANT. Light roast, perfect for filter coffee machines, drippers, Chemex, AeroPress, French Press, and other pour-over brewing methods.You can expect hints of melasa, almond, pink grapefruit and peaches.

Origin: Colombia

Farm: Finca El Guayacan

Variety: Pink Bourbon

Processing: Natural

Altitude: 1550 m a. s. l.

ABOUT THE FARM

Miriam Quesada Enciso is a second-generation coffee producer who has been continuously growing coffee at Finca El Guayacán since 2005. She took over the property from her former husband as part of a land division. Today, she runs the farm together with her husband Libardo, focusing on quality at every stage, from cultivation to processing.

The plantation is located on fertile, volcanic clay soil that provides excellent conditions for coffee plants to thrive. In addition to coffee, Miriam and Libardo also grow plantains and cassava. They place great importance on selective harvesting. Workers pick only fully ripe, red cherries. To maintain high standards, they offer better pay rates and free meals.

After harvesting, the coffee cherries are placed in water tanks, where lighter and underripe fruits are separated. The coffee is then transferred to a dedicated drying facility, where the beans are regularly turned to ensure even drying until optimal moisture content is reached.

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Pink Bourbon is a variety with exceptional sensory potential. For a long time, pink cherries were believed to be a hybrid of Red and Yellow Bourbon. However, recent research suggests that this variety does not belong to the Bourbon group. Its origins are very likely linked to Ethiopian landrace varieties.

As a result, Pink Bourbon combines characteristics of high-quality varieties such as Gesha, while also showing greater disease resistance than classic Bourbon, with which it often grows on the same farms. In the version prepared by Miriam Quesada, the coffee underwent natural processing. Hand-picking only ripe cherries ensures remarkable uniformity of the raw material.

After initial cleaning, the cherries are placed in water tanks, where they rest briefly to allow separation of underripe or damaged fruit. The coffee is then dried in a specialized dryer, where controlled temperature and humidity, along with continuous rotation of the beans, ensure an almost perfectly even process. Finally, the beans are separated from the remaining fruit material and packed in GrainPro bags. The Pink Bourbon coffee prepared in this way is then exported to the European market.

ROASTER’S OPINION

Pink Bourbon is a variety we reach for almost every time it appears in importers’ offerings. We highly value it in both washed and natural versions. Each one reveals a completely different side of the same variety, while consistently delivering a lot of enjoyment. In this case, we are dealing with a bold, expressive natural that stands out from the very first contact.

The aroma is rich and evocative, dominated by notes of almonds, juicy stone fruits, and fresh pink grapefruit. In the background, there is a distinctive sweet “purple” note reminiscent of fruity candies like Skittles. Sugary, joyful, hard to define precisely, yet undeniably pleasant.

On the palate, the coffee unfolds in layers. Up front, there is an intense, fruity sweetness of peach and plum, complemented by a deep, slightly sticky molasses note. The acidity is gentle and smooth, well integrated into the overall profile, while the full body gives the coffee a creamy texture. Everything is beautifully balanced and highly drinkable. The finish is long, sweet, and complex, leaving a pleasant fruity and candy-like impression on the palate. This is a very successful, well-crafted Pink Bourbon that lingers in the memory.

BREWING

Use your favorite method and recipe. Brew this coffee as you would any other, but grind it slightly coarser than usual and use water at around 92–94°C.