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Alexander Vargas has transformed La Piragua into one of the standout farms in Huila. For this vibrant Pink Bourbon, a carefully managed double fermentation unlocks layers of tropical fruit, floral aromatics, and chocolate sweetness, creating a complex single origin coffee that shines as a filter coffee.
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This Pink Bourbon is a vivid expression of the Huila terroir, where careful fermentation enhances the naturally elegant character of the varietal.
The cup opens with bright pineapple sweetness before developing into rich strawberry jam and ripe cherry. Delicate floral notes bring freshness and complexity, while a lingering finish of dark chocolate adds depth and balance. Gentle wine-like acidity carries the fruit without overwhelming it, resulting in a refined and expressive specialty coffee. Every sip feels layered and vibrant, showcasing how thoughtful processing can elevate the distinctive qualities of Pink Bourbon.
Alexander Vargas has dedicated his life to coffee, building on the knowledge gained while growing up on the family farm. In 2009, he and his wife Lidia purchased the land that became La Piragua, recognising the exceptional potential of its microclimate despite starting with only a handful of coffee trees.
Today, alongside Red Bourbon, they cultivate Pink Bourbon, Gesha, Java and Caturra, continually refining their farming practices through careful observation and analysis. Beyond producing outstanding coffee from Colombia, Alexander and Lidia are deeply committed to their local community, helping establish a small school while investing in the long-term future of both their farm and the region.


Following Brix measurement to evaluate sugar content in the fruit, the coffee is harvested by hand then double fermented. First, the whole cherries coffee undergo oxidation for 72 hours, followed by a second anaerobic fermentation in tanks with degassing valves for 98 hours. The coffee is then transferred to a covered drying shed for 20 days
I am very happy to tase this. Easy to brew, tasting notes are correct
Bought a bag in the shop and brewed it at home as a pour-over. Ground fresh on my grinder and made it in my V60 with water at around 94°C.
Really happy with it. It's properly fruity with that funky, fermented character you get from a natural process, and it holds up to the pineapple and strawberry notes on the bag. This is one of the more intense and interesting filter coffees you can brew by hand, a long way from the safe, slightly boring stuff you usually grab off a supermarket shelf.
If you like clean, mild, classic filter coffee this probably isn't the one for you. But if you want something bold and expressive with real character, I'd definitely recommend giving it a go. Positively surprised, would buy again.
A quick brewing tip: it takes the fruit and funk best as a fairly light, clean pour-over, so a slightly coarser grind and water just off the boil worked well for me.
That’s really funky. Bold, rich, full-bodied flavor
The tasting notes are spot on. Really like this coffee. Recommend!
Good smell and a good roast level, but the beans are on the overfermented side. I recommend brewing with a harder water and brewing with a lower temperature to avoid a vinegary taste.
Not talking about the roast, but I think this coffee should be a higher quality for the price that’s being asked.
Ausgewogen, aromatisch und angenehm weich. Ein hochwertiger Kaffee mit tollem Geschmack – gerne wieder! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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