COLOMBIA El Mesón – Filter

Finca El Mesón sits in the vereda of Berlin in southern Huila, where steep ridgelines and shifting soils mark the transition between Colombia’s mountain systems. Reaching the farm means a long drive along winding roads before the landscape opens to exposed slopes and narrow ridges planted with Pink Bourbon.

We have visited Luz Divia and Elpidio many times over the years, most recently last October, walking the farm and seeing how coffee is grown across this demanding terrain. A core group of pickers returns each season, and through the Pickers Project we support their work, contributing to more stable conditions and access to benefits that remain rare in coffee production.

In the cup, this coffee shows lifted aromatics and defined acidity, shaped through years of refining their process and a meticulous approach to post harvest work.

Produced by Luz Divia and Elpidio in the Huila region, this Colombia El Mesón lot showcases the distinct characteristics of the Pink Bourbon varietal. Pink Bourbon is a rare hybrid often celebrated for its complex acidity and refined sweetness, standing out among traditional coffee cultivars. The Colombia · Huila region is widely recognized for producing high-quality beans that benefit from the area's unique microclimates and high-elevation landscapes.

Roasted by Five Elephant, this filter-focused offering highlights the meticulous work of the producers. When evaluating the nuances of such a specific origin, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the subtle aromatic compounds and taste profiles present in the cup. By focusing on the intersection of regional terroir and varietal genetics, this coffee provides a clear window into the current standards of excellence found within contemporary Colombian specialty coffee production.