Sandbox - Washed Pink Bourbon | Colombia
Description
Colombia — Las Perlitas Pink Bourbon (Washed)
Tastes Like — 🍇 Grape Juice • 🌸 Floral
DETAILS
- Farm: Las Perlitas
- Region: Huila, Colombia
- Varietal: Pink Bourbon
- Process: Washed
- Harvest: 2025
- Size: 200g
INTRO
From Las Perlitas in the highlands of Huila, this washed Pink Bourbon is a refined and expressive lot from one of Colombia's most celebrated specialty farms. In the cup: vibrant grape juice character and a beautiful, lingering florality with a smooth, clean finish.
THE PRODUCER
Las Perlitas is a well-regarded specialty farm in Huila, Colombia, situated at high altitude on rich volcanic soil — conditions that give the region its exceptional reputation for complexity and clarity in the cup. The farm is known for its commitment to sustainable practices and meticulous attention to detail at every stage, from the selective hand-picking of ripe cherries through to carefully controlled fermentation. That dedication has earned Las Perlitas recognition in coffee competitions and a loyal following among specialty coffee enthusiasts.
THE PROCESS
The Washed process at Las Perlitas involves:
🍒 Hand-picking — Cherries selected at peak ripeness 🔍 Sorting — Unripe and defective cherries removed before processing 🔧 Pulping — Outer skin and fruit flesh removed from the beans 🧪 Fermentation — Beans fermented in water to break down the remaining mucilage 💧 Washing — Thoroughly washed to remove all fermentation residue ☀️ Drying — Beans dried to the optimal moisture content before export
The extended fermentation and thorough washing are the defining steps here, producing the clean, bright character and vivid florality that make this Pink Bourbon so compelling.
THE CUP
A beautifully poised washed Pink Bourbon from one of Huila's most respected farms — elegant, bright, and floral, with the grape-like sweetness and creamy body that have made this varietal so sought after in specialty coffee.
Flavour Notes
🍇 Grape Juice 🌸 Floral
