Colombia Quindío Pink Bourbon "La Leona" Luz Helena Salazar

Now Shipping! A couple months ago, our roaster colleague David came by the office to introduce us to Felipe, a Colombian exporter, and cup some samples. There was more than one that was really special, but for me the cups that stood out on the table were those produced by Luz Helena Salazar, Felipe's mom.  A native of Armenia in Quindío, where this nanolot coffee originates, Ms. Salazar has been growing coffee for twenty years. She specializes in exotic varietals and unusual ferments. Pink Bourbon, despite its name,¹ was recently identified by genetic testing as an Ethiopian landrace.  That background comes through in La Leona's unusual, bold fruitiness. Blackberry and white grape up front are followed by baking spice and caramel, with round body, bright acidity, and grapefruit aromatics on the finish. This coffee is a light roast.  Makes a great gift for the coffee lover in your life, or go ahead and treat yourself.  Grab a bag before it's gone!¹I've always said product listings reall