Ticuna Pink Bourbon - Wet Process - 2021

Café Ticuna is a coffee project in southern Huila, Colombia, founded and co-owned by José Jadir Losada and Kyle Bellinger. José and Kyle’s ambitious labor of love currently consists of three coffee farms: El Diviso and El Esquilino in the municipality of Garzón, and El Mirador in the municipality of Suaza. This delicious Pink Bourbon selection reminds us of some of our favorite Kenyan coffees: Red currant jam and hibiscus with a mouth-watering acidity of lime and blood orange, balanced by an elegant black tea-like quality and sweet mulling spices in the finish.

The Ticuna Pink Bourbon, a 2021 harvest from the Huila region of Colombia, represents a collaborative effort between producers José Jadir Losada and Kyle Bellinger. This lot features the Pink Bourbon varietal, which is frequently noted by coffee professionals for its complex acidity and nuanced sweetness. By utilizing a washed process, the producers have highlighted the inherent clarity of the bean, allowing the vibrant profile of red currant jam, hibiscus, lime, blood orange, black tea, and mulling spices to shine through.

Roasted by Passenger Coffee, this selection serves as an excellent case study for how specific processing techniques influence the final cup. While washed coffees are often celebrated for their clean, bright profiles, the specific characteristics of this lot invite a deeper exploration of the flavor wheel. Understanding the intersection of origin, varietal, and method is essential for appreciating the distinct qualities found in high-quality Colombian exports.