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IVAN CAMILO LOPEZ, Colombia
IVAN CAMILO LOPEZ, Colombia
Watermelon, Limeade, Red Currant, Sweet, Complex, Vibrant acidity!
Producer Ivan Camilo Lopez
Farm El Calamar
Region Paicol, Huila, Colombia
Harvest Fall 2023
Varieties Pink Bourbon
Process Washed
Altitude 2,000 masl
Importer Osito
Of the many growing regions in Colombia, the mountainous department of Huila in the south west of the country grows the most coffee. Huila enjoys a wide diversity of micro-climates, temperatures, altitudes and coffee varieties. In fact, coffee is grown in 35 of Huila's 37 municipalities. All of this means that the coffee coming out of this region is as diverse as the variables that influence its production.
Pink Bourbon
Initially thought to be a natural hybrid of Red and Yellow Bourbon, this variety, famed for its characteristically pink ripened cherries and equally unique flavour characteristics, has become highly sought after. It has now been genetically confirmed that Pink Bourbon is in fact an Ethiopian Landrace variety. On our trips to Colombia, we've seen the variety proliferate across Colombia, particularly in Huila, where it has become extremely popular amongst specialty focused coffee producers.
Washed
Ivan fermented this lot twice. First, he fermented it in cherry for 24 hours and then for a second 24 hour period after de-pulping. The coffee was then laid out to dry on the marquesina for 25-30 days.