Colombia - Paraiso 92 - Pink Bourbon

About This Coffee

Pink Bourbon coffee from Paraiso 92 farm in Pendiamo, Cauca, Colombia, grown at 1,700-1,900 meters elevation. This variety is a crossbreed of yellow and red Bourbon beans with distinctive pink berries and improved rust resistance. Processing involves hand-picking, ozone sterilization, UV treatment, controlled anaerobic fermentation with Saccharomyces Pastorianus yeast at 18°C, pulping, secondary fermentation at 21°C, and Thermal Shock Method (alternating 40°C and 12°C water immersion). The coffee features strawberry, dried guava, bergamot, and floral aromatics, with palate notes of strawberry, cranberry, cardamom, white peach, and rose. Smooth, full-bodied texture with a multi-layered profile. Awarded 98 points by Coffee Review in 2023.

Origin

Cauca (Colombia)

Flavor Notes

Strawberry, Floral, Rose, Dried Guava

Roast Level

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Processing

Thermal Shock, Double Anaerobic Fermentation

Typology

Arabica

Pink Bourbon

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Wes Ngopi

Wes Ngopi takes its name from a Javanese greeting that translates to "Have you had your coffee?", reflecting its roots in the social ritual of sharing a cup. Based in Shah Alam, the roastery specializes in specialty grade single origin coffees roasted to order for home brewing enthusiasts. Bean selection is guided by ratings from CoffeeReview and independent research through traders such as Royal Coffee, Nordic Approach, and Olam, alongside direct trade relationships with farms like Java Frinsa Estate in Indonesia. The roastery emphasizes technical precision, modulating drum speed, fan adjustments, and firing pressure to achieve a smooth declining rate of rise for optimal flavor development. Wes Ngopi occupies a focused niche in Malaysia's specialty scene, prioritizing quality sourcing and meticulous roasting for the home consumer.

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