Ticuna Pink Bourbon - Wet Process - 2022

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, produced by José Jadir Losada and Kyle Bellinger, represents a meticulous collaboration in the Huila region of Colombia. This 2022 harvest features the Pink Bourbon varietal, a unique coffee plant known for its distinct genetic profile and potential for complex acidity. By utilizing a washed process, the producers emphasize the inherent clarity and brightness of the cherry, allowing the vibrant notes of red currant jam, hibiscus, lime, blood orange, black tea, and mulling spices to shine through in the cup.

Sourced by Passenger Coffee, this lot highlights the precision required to maintain the integrity of such a specific varietal. When evaluating the nuanced profile of this coffee, one might consult a flavor wheel to better categorize the interplay between its citrus-forward acidity and deeper, spice-driven undertones. This release serves as a compelling example of how regional terroir and careful processing techniques shape the final sensory experience.