Podium Flash: Theory Coffee + Raul Solis Paiz, Pink Bourbon

3 x Golden Bean Gold Medalists, Theory Coffee, have brought us a limited supply of this amazing pink bourbon from producer Raul Solis Paiz. Expect notes of raspberry, white chocolate and some florals too. 

Hurry: these won't last long! 

🏆 Roaster Awards: 3 x Golden Bean Winner +

2024 Roastronix Pro Cup Champion

👅 Tasting:

Raspberry, White Chocolate, Hibiscus

🌎 Origin: Guatemala

🔮 Process: Natural

🔬 Varieties: Pink bourbon

⛰️ Elevation: 1,350-1,550 MASL

⚖️ Weight: 300g

At the core of Theory’s philosophy is the belief that great coffee builds great relationships. Every step — from sourcing and roasting to serving — is rooted in stewardship and connection. Theory partners directly with producers and importers who share their commitment to ethical trade and transparency, ensuring producers are paid fairly and coffees are cultivated with a high attention to detail resulting in excellent cup quality.

Theory creates roaster-producer partnerships from an ethos of mutual respect for high quality  coffees that highlight the distinct terroir and craftsmanship behind each origin.

Roasting is done in-house, in small batches, where the science and the art of roasting culminate in complex and balanced flavors in the cup. Whether crafting their signature Tres Fuertes Blend or rotating single-origin releases, Theory’s goal remains the same — to reveal each coffee’s fullest potential while honoring the hands that produced it.

Theory’s dedication to excellence has earned them national recognition. Most recently winning the Roastronix Pro Cup roasting competition in 2024. They’ve also been crowned Small Franchise Champion at the Golden Bean North America competition (2023), taking home two golds, one silver, and three bronze medals in a single year — alongside a Gold Medal for Espresso in 2018.

Their head roaster recently placed 6th in the nation at the U.S. Coffee Roasting Championship, and the company has been featured in Fresh Cup Magazine as one of the top 30 coffee roasters in North America.