This is the first harvest of the season from Gildardo and Yolanda Lopez. We have been working with their coffee for many years now, and each year we look forward to tasting through their lots. In the cup we find dark honey, strawberry, and lime zest.
Pink Bourbon
El Carmen, Paicol, Huila
2,000 masl
August, 2025
Hand-picked at peak ripeness. Floated to further remove defects. Fermented for 30 hours. De-pulped, then dry-fermented in parchment for an additional 48 hours. Washed. Dried on raised beds for 20–25 days.
ABOUT GILDARDO & YOLANDA LOPEZ
Gildardo and his wife, Yolanda, produce coffee with their four children on their farm at the western edge of Huila, near the border with Cauca. Year after year, their coffees stand out in regional competitions, setting a high standard for quality in the region. We have had the privilege of working with the López family for many years, and it remains an honor to continue sharing their exceptional coffee.
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)
4.8MM COP/Carga
Farm Gate (USD; Green)
~$12.33/KG
FOB
$18.27/KG
DDP (INCL. 10% TARIFF)
$23.55/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.