Tropical Splash: Pink Borbon Green Coffee Beans

HISTORY:

High in the mountains of southern Huila, Colombia, the municipality of San Agustín is home to a vibrant community of coffee producers cultivating some of the region’s most exceptional beans. Nestled at 1,750 meters above sea level, this area is not only celebrated for its ideal coffee-growing conditions but also honored as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its rich archaeological legacy. Here, local farmers carefully tend to prized coffee varieties like Pink Borbon, Caturra, Colombia, and Castillo, grown in harmony with the surrounding forests. With our support and guidance, these producers are mastering innovative coffee techniques—elevating the flavor profiles and quality of their coffees. The result is a cup that tells a story of heritage, innovation, and the deep connection between the land and its people.

PROCESS DESCRIPTION:

The innovative method behind The Tropical Splash begins with the careful selection of Pink Borbon cherries, which are then co-fermented with dehydrated coconut and coconut water. This fermentation occurs anaerobically in plastic tanks for 144 hours, allowing the tropical flavors to fully infuse into the beans.

After fermentation, the coffee is sun-dried for 30 days with lemon peel to impart a distinctive citric finish. During this drying phase, the coffee and lemon peel are combined in drying beds and subjected to both sun and mechanical drying methods, ensuring a consistent and thorough drying process.

Finally, the coffee undergoes a 45-day stabilization period in GrainPro bags before milling. This meticulous process results in a coffee with a unique flavor profile featuring citrus, coconut, lemonade, and a creamy texture with tropical fruits.