Colombia La Pelota Pink Bourbon

We were introduced to Doña Rovira by our friends at the coffee exporter In-Conexus, which has been supporting our work with a small group of growers in San Agustín since 2016. In 2018, we purchased a handful of single-farm lots from In-Conexus through its Best of Huila competition, including a Pink Bourbon from La Pelota. Since then, La Pelota’s Pink Bourbon has become a perennial favorite of our coffee team, and it appears we are not the only ones who like it: another one of Doña Rovira's Pink Bourbon lots took sixth place at the last Colombia Cup of Excellence competition. We tried that award-winning lot and liked it, but we liked this lot even better.

The Colombia La Pelota Pink Bourbon, sourced by Intelligentsia Coffee, represents a focused expression of the San Agustín region. Produced by Doña Rovira, this lot highlights the unique characteristics of the Pink Bourbon varietal. While traditional Bourbon cultivars are often recognized for their balanced sweetness and complex acidity, the Pink Bourbon mutation is frequently sought after for its distinct profile and rarity within the landscape of Colombian coffee production.

When evaluating a coffee of this caliber, it is helpful to reference the flavor wheel to better identify the nuanced aromatics and structural qualities present in the cup. By isolating the specific contributions of the producer and the regional terroir of Huila, enthusiasts can gain a deeper appreciation for how meticulous cultivation practices influence the final sensory experience. This offering serves as a compelling example of the diversity found within the high-altitude growing zones of Colombia.