Colombia Sebastian Ramirez Pink Bourbon

Tasting Notes: Lemon, Peach, Honey

Sebastian Ramirez | Region: Finca El Placer, Quindio, Colombia | Varietal: Pink Bourbon | Mill/Washing Station: Finca El Placer | Importer: Unblended | Processing: Washed | Altitude: 1,744 MASL

Our average cupping score: 86.5

About the Producers

Sebastian Ramirez is a fourth- generation coffee farmer with over 12 years of experience. Sebastian began as a traditional grower but eventually delved into fermentations and made connections within the industry. Nowadays, he is a master in carbonic maceration, coffee profiles, and varietals. We are honored to represent him and can confidently say that his coffees are anything but ordinary. This coffee is a Pink Bourbon, a hybrid of Yellow and Red Bourbon where the cherry grows with a pink hue. It is known for its juicy body and complex, fruit-forward flavor.

What makes this coffee stand out

Pink Bourbon is a rare and highly sought-after coffee variety celebrated for its complex, fruit-forward flavor profile with notes of pink grapefruit, stone fruit, and florals. Originally thought to be a hybrid of Red and Yellow Bourbon, recent genetic testing reveals it is actually an Ethiopian landrace variety, likely introduced to Colombia through unknown means. The varietal is named for its distinctive pink-ripening cherries, which require careful harvesting. Pink Bourbon is prized for its elegant cup quality, bright acidity, and silky mouthfeel. It is rare due to its low yield and being particularly difficult to grow.

Pour over recipe:

Ratio: 18g coffee, 274g water | Grind: Medium-coarse | Water: 200F

0:00 60 g bloom, gentle
0:45 200 g medium height, create agitation
(just before bed dries) 274 very gentle, very slow
Target brew time 3:15