José Salazar Pink Bourbon - Wet Process - 2023

Origin

Tasting notes

This delicate expression of the pink bourbonBourbonOne of the two foundational arabica varieties (with Typica), named after Île Bourbon (Réunion). Sweet, balanced, caramel-leaning; parent of countless modern cultivars. 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. opens with an inviting fragrance of cocoa and mild florals. In the cup, fresh Bartlett pear flavors accompany a creamy vanilla sweetness and an elegant Meyer lemon acidityAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it., providing juiciness to an otherwise plush and creamy mouthfeelBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method..