EL MIRADOR - 4TH HARVEST

About This Coffee

This is the fourth harvest pass from the prolific and talented Octavio Rueda—right at the peak of the season for this farm. It has been fascinating to observe how each pass has evolved throughout the season. In the cup we find blueberry, rose hips, and pink lemonade. We have been purchasing Pink Bourbon from Octavio Rueda for several years, and few producers consistently achieve this level of quality. This year, we are beginning a deeper examination of the genetic diversity within Pink Bourbon—seeking to understand why some lots express such distinctive profiles while others seem inherently limited. Octavio’s coffee remains an exceptional example of the variety’s potential, and one we are eager to continue learning from. Pink Bourbon is a relatively new variety being grown primarily in and around Huila, Colombia. The variety has been identified genetically as an Ethiopian Landrace, but unfortunately, we cannot be any more specific as to its origins until there is a larger genetic database.