Colombia — Eulises Guzmán Serrato Pink Bourbon

Tastes Like — 🍊 Pomelo • 🍑 Apricot • 🌼 Chamomile

DETAILS

• Producer: Eulises Guzmán Serrato
• Farm: La Lomita
• Region: Huila, Colombia
• Varietal: Pink Bourbon
• Process: Washed
• Altitude: 1640–1750 masl
• Size: 284g / 10oz

INTRO — High-Altitude Pink Bourbon with Exceptional Care

Pink Bourbon has become one of Colombia's most sought-after varieties, prized for its vibrant citrus character and natural complexity. At La Lomita, perched above 1,760 metres in Huila's lush green mountains, Eulises Guzmán Serrato cultivates this exceptional variety with the passion and dedication passed down through generations of coffee farmers.

This lot showcases Pink Bourbon at its finest—bright, layered, and expressive. Through careful fermentation control and patient shed-drying, Eulises has created a washed coffee that highlights the variety's inherent vibrancy whilst adding depth and complexity that continues to unfold as the cup cools.

THE PRODUCER — Eulises Guzmán Serrato & La Lomita

In the mountainous terrain of Huila, where steep slopes and high altitudes create ideal conditions for specialty coffee, Eulises Guzmán Serrato has made La Lomita his life's work. The farm sits at over 1,760 metres above sea level, where the combination of fertile volcanic soils, cool temperatures, and ample rainfall provides perfect conditions for cultivating exceptional Pink Bourbon.

Eulises represents a new generation of Colombian coffee farmers—one that honours traditional farming methods whilst embracing quality-focused processing techniques. He's learnt from the generations that came before him, combining their wisdom about cultivation with modern approaches to post-harvest handling. This marriage of tradition and innovation is evident in every aspect of his work, from the meticulous care given to each coffee tree to the precision applied during fermentation and drying.

La Lomita may be a small farm, but Eulises's commitment to quality has made it a source of exceptional coffee. His Pink Bourbon consistently demonstrates what's possible when excellent genetics meet passionate farming and careful processing.

THE PROCESS — Controlled Fermentation with Extended Shed-Drying

Eulises processes his Pink Bourbon using a washed method that emphasises controlled fermentation and patient drying. The approach balances traditional Colombian techniques with careful monitoring to develop complexity whilst maintaining the variety's characteristic brightness.

• 🍒 Selective Harvesting — Only fully ripe cherries are picked at peak maturity
• 🔬 30-Hour Tank Fermentation — Whole cherries undergo controlled fermentation in tanks for 30 hours
• ⚙️ Depulping — Cherries are carefully depulped after fermentation
• 💧 Washing — Mucilage is thoroughly washed away
• 🏠 15-Day Shed-Drying — Coffee is dried slowly in covered sheds, protected from direct sunlight and rain

The 30-hour fermentation period allows the coffee to develop additional complexity and body without overwhelming the Pink Bourbon's natural characteristics. The extended shed-drying—15 days under cover—ensures even moisture removal whilst protecting the coffee from weather fluctuations that can compromise quality. This patience during drying is crucial for developing the clean, layered cup profile that makes this lot special.

THE CUP — Citrus Brightness with Stone Fruit Depth

This is Pink Bourbon expressing its full potential—bright, juicy, and layered with complexity that continues to reveal itself as the cup cools. The coffee progresses beautifully through distinct stages, making it an excellent candidate for pour-over brewing where you can experience its full evolution.

Flavour Notes

• 🍊 Pomelo — bright, juicy citrus burst that opens the cup with vibrant acidity
• 🍑 Apricot — sweet, sticky stone fruit that emerges mid-palate, adding depth
• 🌼 Chamomile — delicate herbal and floral finish that develops as the cup cools

The cup begins with a bright, juicy burst of pomelo—that characteristic Pink Bourbon citrus character that makes the variety so distinctive. As it develops, sweet apricot notes emerge, adding a sticky stone fruit quality that provides depth and balance. The finish is where this coffee truly shines: as it cools, delicate herbal and floral notes reminiscent of chamomile tea appear, creating a refined, layered conclusion that lingers beautifully.

This is a coffee that rewards patient exploration—each temperature reveals something new, making it a perfect choice for those who appreciate the full journey a truly exceptional coffee can provide.

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 8-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.