Jose Salazar

Origin

• 🇨🇴 Colombia

Tasting notes

Character

• Bright
  30
• Clean
  20

We welcome back a coffee gem straight from the mountainside of Bruselas in Pitalito, from one of our favourite producers, Jose Salazar. This special lot comprises 100 percent Pink BourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars.—a rarity grown amidst the rugged beauty of this Colombian paradise. Nestled in the heart of Huila, where Red and Yellow Bourbon varieties flourish, Pink Bourbon stands out as a true treasure. Its rarity is a testament to nature's intricate dance of genetics—often overshadowed by its more common counterparts. But here, on the mountainside of Bruselas, this delicate varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process. thrives, unfurling its unique pink-hued fruits. Pink Bourbon's distinct colour and exceptional flavour profile emerge when nurtured in isolation. It's a delicate dance of genetics where the pink fruit asserts its character amidst the presence of yellow and red genes. Jose Salazar's offering stands as a testament to the pinnacle of Pink Bourbon mastery—a sensory delight that'll transport you to Huila, a true exotic paradise. Savour the flavours of lavender intertwined with the citric tones of tangelo.