El Bombo

This washed pink bourbon selection comes from the Asobombo Farmers Group, located in Pitalito, Huila, one of Colombia’s most renowned coffee-growing sub-regions.

Asobombo is a young association, consisting of around 80 experienced coffee producers. Together, they aim for economic sustainability through long-term specialty coffee programmes.

Coffee processing within Asobombo involves a meticulous method where ripe cherries are hand-picked, pulped, and then fermented for 24-36 hours. Post-fermentation, the coffee is washed, then dried on parabolic beds or patios. This careful processing is crucial in maintaining the high quality of the coffee.

Asobombo is not only focused on coffee quality but also on improving their infrastructure. The initial premiums from coffee sales have been invested in setting up a warehouse and cupping lab to enhance quality control and traceability.

In the cup expect to find a lightly tropical profile, tasting of fresh pear, nougat, and ripe papaya.

• Region: Huila
• Country: Colombia
• Elevation: 1,700 masl
• Variety: Pink Bourbon
• Processing: Washed