Colombia | La Esperanza

This washed Pink Bourbon comes from Finca La Esperanza, a four-hectare coffee farm at 1,700 meters in Pitalito, in the south of Huila, Colombia. Carlos Ramón Díaz and his wife Luisa bought the farm about twenty-seven years ago — Carlos had been working other farms across southern Huila and had learned the crop from them — and today their three grown children farm it alongside them, each working their own lots as well. Pink Bourbon is the variety the farm has become known for.

The processing is washed and traditional. Carlos picks only ripe cherries. The coffee is depulped and dry fermented for forty-five to fifty hours in a tiled tank, washed three times, and dried in a greenhouse over twelve to fifteen days depending on the weather.

Produced by Carlos Ramón Díaz and Luisa in the Pitalito region of Huila, this Colombia | La Esperanza selection highlights the meticulous standards of Colombia · Pitalito, Huila. This lot features the Pink Bourbon varietal, a unique hybrid that has gained significant attention for its complex profile and distinct cup character. Grown at 1700 masl, the cherries undergo a washed process, a method typically employed to emphasize clarity, acidity, and the inherent terroir of the coffee bean.

Sourced by Mudhouse Coffee Roasters, this offering serves as an excellent study in how specific processing techniques influence the final brew. When evaluating the nuances of such a refined lot, tasters often find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to identify the subtle transitions between acidity and sweetness. By focusing on the intersection of regional geography and careful post-harvest handling, this coffee provides a clear expression of the high-quality output currently emerging from the Huila department.