Durley Sánchez Pink Bourbon Washed | Colombia

Details:

• Origin: Colombia, Huila, Palestina

• Producer: Durley Sánchez

• Variety: Pink Bourbon

• Process: Washed — depulped, fermented 60‑80 hrs without mucilage, then dried on raised beds in a greenhouse setup

• Elevation: ~1,650 m

• Bag Size: 125g

• Roast: Filter

• Tasting Notes: Limoncello 🍋 • Pine needles 🌲 • Jasmine pearls 🌼

Intro:

Shoebox is excited to present Colombia Durley Sánchez Pink Bourbon Washed, a refined and distinctive single‑origin coffee that showcases the delicate balance of sweetness, brightness, and floral nuance that Colombian Pink Bourbon is known for. With expressive aromatics and a structured, tea‑like body, this filter coffee offers a complex yet approachable cup that rewards thoughtful brewing and slow sipping.

The Producer:

This lot comes from Durley Sánchez, a member of the highly respected Sánchez family of coffee producers in Palestina, Huila. The family’s roots in coffee extend back generations — beginning with Durley and his brother Rigoberto’s father cultivating on a small farm since 1949 — and have grown into several plots with deep commitment to quality at every stage of cultivation and processing. Their careful attention to detail ensures beans with uniform density and rich potential for expressive flavour, a hallmark of specialty Colombian coffee.

The Process:

The coffee undergoes a meticulous washed process designed to highlight clarity and structure. After selecting over‑ripe cherries at peak maturity, the coffee is depulped and fermented for 60–80 hours in closed tanks without mucilage — a prolonged and controlled phase that develops complexity without muddiness. After fermentation, the beans are dried for about 15 days on raised beds under greenhouse conditions, protecting them from rain while allowing gentle drying. 

The Cup:

In the cup, Colombia Durley Sánchez Pink Bourbon Washed delivers a bright and layered profile. The first impression is a vibrant limoncello 🍋‑like citrus note, followed by crisp, herbal pine needle 🌲 tones that lend freshness and clarity. A prominent jasmine‑pearled 🌼 floral aroma lingers long on the finish, adding perfume and depth reminiscent of a fine green tea. The body is refined and tea‑like, with an elegant, clean sensation.

Overall:

Shoebox’s Colombia Durley Sánchez Pink Bourbon Washed is a beautifully expressive filter coffee that celebrates both terroir and careful processing. Its combination of citrus brightness, herbal freshness, and floral aromatics creates a cup that’s lively yet refined.

What is the Roast Recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 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 - should we have any left in stock!). 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.