Finca Monteblanco / Colombia – Washed – Reserve Series

Our grand finale in our trio of coffees from Rodrigo Sánchez is one of our staff’s all-time favorites—the cold-washed processed Monteblanco Pink Bourbon. Rodrigo is a third-generation coffee farmer and continues to work on the farms that his grandfather first planted in the 1980s. After learning to run a farm successfully from his grandfather and father, Rodrigo turned his focus to the flavor that was being created in the coffees they were growing. So, Rodrigo started to investigate the varieties of trees that his grandfather had planted. He took note of one plant in particular, whose cherries turned a pinkish-orange when ripe. He found that their taste was exquisite—juicy, complex, floral. The variety he found was Pink Bourbon. Pink Bourbon was initially thought to be a natural mutation of the much more common variety Bourbon. However, further genetic research revealed it to be a landrace variety, hailing from Ethiopia, which helps to explain the remarkable cup quality. Rodrigo’s Monteblanco farm now consists of many Pink Bourbon plants, which have produced some of the highest-ranking coffees in Colombia on multiple occasions. 

Rodrigo’s pursuit of excellent coffees, however, does not stop at growing practices. Today, he is one of the most celebrated producers in Colombia and beyond, thanks to his dedication to experimentation in processing. This coffee is processed using a unique method that he and his team first pioneered in 2015. After the Pink Bourbon cherries are picked at peak ripeness, they are pulped before being transferred to a refrigerated room for 76 hours. The cold temperatures help to extend the fermentation process, allowing for the slow development of complex flavors that come together to make one of the most unique coffees we’ve ever tasted.

Coffee Profile

Coffee Bio

The signature citric juiciness of the Pink Bourbon variety is front and center in the cup, accompanied by a complex aroma of floral tones. We taste lemon blossom, lavender, hibiscus, and a distinct note of ginger with a pink lemonade-like sweetness. Enjoy this fabulously refreshing and unique coffee while it lasts!