Colombia | Santa Barbara | Pink Bourbon | Washed

Region: La Marquesa, Timbío, Cauca 

Elevation: 1850 masl 

About: Just 20 minutes from Popayán, in the municipality of Timbío, Finca Santa Bárbara sits at 1,850 metres above sea level in the hills of Cauca. Managed by Fundación Mundo Mujer, the farm forms part of a broader initiative focused on rural development, sustainability, and creating long-term opportunities within coffee-growing communities across the region. 

Spanning 14 hectares, Santa Bárbara cultivates a range of high-quality varieties including Geisha, Pink Bourbon, Wush Wush, Java, and Laurina, reflecting both the diversity of Cauca and the farm’s focus on quality-driven production. Coffee is grown within a landscape shaped by conservation and biodiversity, where native trees, protected water sources, and surrounding wildlife form part of the farm’s ecosystem. 

Beyond coffee production, Santa Bárbara has also been developed as a place for visitors to experience the culture and landscape of Cauca through ecological trails, farm stays, and an immersive view into daily life on a working coffee farm.

Sourced from Finca Santa Bárbara in the Timbío region of Cauca, this Colombia selection highlights the distinct character of the Pink Bourbon varietal. Grown at 1850 masl, this lot undergoes a washed process, a method often utilized to emphasize the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. While Colombia · La Marquesa, Timbío, Cauca is known for diverse microclimates that influence cup profiles, the Pink Bourbon variety is frequently celebrated for its unique balance of sweetness and complexity.

This specific offering is roasted by Proud Mary Coffee, a roaster recognized for their meticulous approach to highlighting origin characteristics. When evaluating the nuances of this coffee, tasters may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to identify the specific aromatic and taste compounds present. By focusing on the intersection of precise processing and high-quality cultivation, this entry provides a clear look at the potential of the Cauca region.