Details:

• Origin: Colombia, Huila, Palestina

• Producer: Rigoberto Sánchez

• Varietal: Pink Bourbon

• Process: Washed (12 hrs held in cherry, depulped, 48 hrs dry fermentation without mucilage, dried on raised beds in a greenhouse)

• Elevation: ~1,650 m

• Bag Size: 125g

• Roast: Filter

• Tasting Notes: Mixed berries 🍓 • Lemon syrup 🍋 • Rose 🌹

Intro:

Shoebox is excited to present Colombia Rigoberto Sánchez Pink Bourbon Washed, a vibrant and juicy single‑origin coffee from Huila’s celebrated terroir. This meticulously processed Pink Bourbon lot offers a beautifully balanced cup with bright stone fruit sweetness, zesty citrus lift, and lingering floral aromatics, making it a standout choice for filter brewing.

The Producer:

This coffee comes from Rigoberto Sánchez, a respected producer based in Palestina, Huila — one of Colombia’s most dynamic specialty coffee regions. Working with export partner LaREB, Rigoberto cultivates Pink Bourbon alongside other coffee varieties on fertile, high‑altitude slopes. His farm benefits from rich soils and abundant shade cover, promoting healthy tree growth and complex cherry development that contribute to the lot’s vibrant cup profile.

The Process:

The washed process for this lot begins with overripe cherry picking to ensure deep sweetness right from the start. After harvest, cherries are held 12 hours in‑cherry, fostering gentle fermentation. They are then depulped and fermented without mucilage for 48 hours in dry tanks, which builds structure without muddiness. Finally, the beans are dried slowly on raised beds in a greenhouse setting, stabilising flavours and preserving clarity.

The Cup:

In the cup, Rigoberto Sánchez Pink Bourbon Washed is expressive and juicy. Mixed berries 🍓 lead the way with sweet ripeness, balanced by lemon syrup 🍋‑like acidity that gives lift and brightness. On the finish, delicate rose 🌹 aromatics emerge, adding floral elegance and depth. Together, these elements create a lively yet refined profile that showcases both varietal clarity and processing precision.

Overall:

Shoebox’s Colombia Rigoberto Sánchez Pink Bourbon Washed is a beautifully articulated filter coffee that highlights the best of Pink Bourbon from Huila — combining fruit intensity, bright acidity, and refined floral notes into a nuanced, layered cup. It’s a perfect choice for those who appreciate coffee with vibrant character and a clean, expressive finish.

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.