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FrontStreet Coffee Colombia Sunflower Estate Pink Bourbon Washed Introduction

This batch introduced by FrontStreet Coffee is the Pink Bourbon from Sunflower Estate in Huila, Colombia. FrontStreet Coffee's Colombian Pink Bourbon is, first and foremost, a bean that tastes "not very Colombian." Why? Because its flavor profile is closer to FrontStreet Coffee's Kenyan coffees, featuring bright red-fruit acidity.

Pink Bourbon is a hybrid of Red Bourbon and Yellow Bourbon. The success rate of such hybridization is relatively low, which makes Pink Bourbon quite rare. It possesses strong disease resistance. But while both Yellow Bourbon and Red Bourbon reproduce stably, the Pink Bourbon that results from their cross is difficult to produce consistently. Because cultivation is so demanding, estate owners handle the processing with exceptional care. All washing and drying take place on rooftops, with freshly harvested fruit processed immediately — ensuring this washed coffee presents an exceptionally clean flavor profile.

FrontStreet Coffee Colombia Sunflower Estate Pink Bourbon Washed

Region: Huila, San Adolfo

Estate: Sunflower Estate

Variety: Pink Bourbon

Altitude: 1700 meters

Processing Method: Colombian Full Wash

Flavor Notes: Jasmine, thyme, fruit flavors

Because of its extreme rarity, Pink Bourbon long remained unknown. It is a cross of Yellow Bourbon and Red Bourbon, with particularly strong disease resistance and exceptional flavor — but it is very hard to keep production stable, and yields are extremely low. Another challenge is that the cherries must be picked by hand, which also contributes to the high grade of green beans in this small-batch specialty coffee.

Brewing Parameters

V60 Dripper
Grind: BG-6S
Recommended extraction ratio: 1:15-1:18 (adjust concentration to personal taste)

Bloom with 30g of water for 30 seconds, starting the timer when you begin pouring. Second pour to 125g. When the water level drops to just before the coffee bed is exposed, perform the third pour to 225g and stop. When the water level drops to just before the bed is exposed again, remove the dripper. Total extraction time: 2:00.

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FrontStreet Coffee Recommendation

Colombia's celebrated Huila region has more to offer than Pink Bourbon. For a classic expression, the FrontStreet Coffee Washed Huila — roasted medium-dark — highlights the sweet aromatics of dark chocolate and nuts, with moderate body and a mellow, full mouthfeel. It suits pour-over and French press, and also extracts beautifully in a moka pot or espresso machine for Americanos and lattes.

For a taste of Colombia's new-wave processing, try the FrontStreet Coffee Colombia Finca La Línea Pink Bourbon counterpart — the anaerobic natural Sidra (Xijiao) from the same boundary-line estate: fermented in sealed, pressure-rated stainless tanks where temperature, time, and pH are precisely controlled, it converts into intense tropical-fruit aromatics. A medium-light roast reveals passion fruit, grape, apricot, and dried-fruit complexity across pour-over, cold brew, drip bags, or moka pot. And if you brew at home with an espresso machine, the FrontStreet Coffee Premium Espresso Blend — Brazil's creamy nut sweetness married with Colombia's dark chocolate bitterness, pulling a fine golden crema — makes a rich, silky latte and a forgiving base for Americanos, cappuccinos, and mochas, ideal for beginners.