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.
Pink Bourbon
Palestina, Huila
1,830 masl
September, 2025
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Floated to further remove defects. Held in-cherry overnight. De-pulped. Fermented underwater for 80 hours. Washed. Dried on raised beds until moisture content reaches 10.5%.
ABOUT OCTAVIO RUEDA
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.
ABOUT PINK BOURBON
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.
Pricing Details
Farm Gate (LOCAL; PARCHMENT)
4MM COP/Carga
Farm Gate (USD; GREEN)
~$10.28/KG
FOB
$13.54/KG
DDP
$17.69/KG
The cost of getting a coffee from cherry to beverage varies enormously depending on its place of origin and the location of its consumption. The inclusion of price transparency is a starting point to inform broader conversation around the true costs of production and the sustainability of specialty coffee as a whole.