Colombian Pink Bourbon Flavor | Colombian Pink Bourbon Taste Profile Introduction

FrontStreet Coffee Colombian Isabella Pink Bourbon Introduction

Pink Bourbon was first cultivated in the Huila region. Initially, it was mixed with other Bourbon and Caturra varieties, before being separately harvested and processed. When ripe, the coffee cherries display a romantic pink color. However, maintaining this pink hue is exceptionally challenging, as the color of coffee cherries is ultimately determined by recessive genes within the pollen grains. The hybridization process involves pollen grains containing both yellow genes that tend toward Yellow Bourbon and red genes that tend toward Red Bourbon. As these are all recessive genes, they easily interfere with each other, making Pink Bourbon an extremely rare variety.

Cup Profile

The rare Pink Bourbon also exhibits exceptional characteristics in the cup. Unlike the relatively flat profile typical of Bourbon varieties, this Pink Bourbon possesses fresh floral aromatics, along with the juicy sweetness of blueberries and green grapes. The mid-palate reveals cherry notes, while the finish delivers sweetness reminiscent of brown sugar. In terms of acidity, it predominantly presents a complex expression combining citrus and berry notes.

Brewing Guide

Recommended brewing method: Pour-over

Dripper: Hario V60

Water temperature: 90°C

Coffee dosage: 15g

Coffee-to-water ratio: 1:16

Grind size: Medium-fine (BG 6K: 58% retention rate on China standard #20 sieve)

Brewing technique:分段式萃取

Begin with a 34g bloom for 40 seconds. Using a gentle spiral pour, continue pouring until reaching 127g, then create a segmentation. When the water level drops and is about to expose the coffee bed, continue pouring until reaching 240g, then stop pouring. Remove the dripper when the water level again approaches the coffee bed. (Timing starts from the beginning of the bloom) Total extraction time: 2'00".

Flavor Notes

Flavor profile: The initial taste reveals citrus, berries, and cherry tomatoes. As the temperature changes, caramel sweetness and subtle fermentation notes emerge. The aftertaste presents floral aromas along with nutty creaminess. The mouthfeel is smooth and clean.

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