| Country | Colombia |
|---|---|
| Farm | Imbachi family, Finca Buenavista |
| Varietal | pink bourbon and geisha |
| Processing | fully washed |
| Crop | Spring 2024 |
| Partnership | since 2010 |
| Coffee type | whole bean |
| Flavour | Juicy & Exotic |
Christmas Coffee Set
The Christmas coffee set from our Fun edition is the perfect gift for specialty coffee lovers who enjoy exploring flavor differences between unique varieties. The set includes Pink Bourbon and Geisha from the Imbachi family’s Buenavista farm in Colombia, both grown and processed using the washed method. Geisha offers notes of jasmine, peach, and green tea, while Pink Bourbon stands out with its intense fruity sweetness.
We’ve been working with the Imbachi family for 14 years, and their coffee has become a staple in our selection. This set is an ideal choice for anyone looking to experience the pure flavor profile of these exclusive varieties.
Fun - the best of the best
Longterm relationship
Since the very beginning of our company we decided to create direct relationships with producers who have similar philosophy about growing and processing specialty coffee (see Farmers and Crops for more info). Carlos Imbachi started growing and processing coffee 30 years ago. With his wife Yolanda, they have five children who inherited parts of the farm and now sell coffee under their own name.
We have been buying most of the Imbachi family crop for the last 14 years.
Geisha
7 years ago we were there when Mr. Imbachi planted geisha on his farm. Since then we have been buying the entire harvest of this legendary variety. The seeds come from the El Roble experimental farm in northern Colombia. In taste, this variety has typical notes of jasmine, peach and green tea.
Pink Bourbon
Pink Bourbon gets its name from the fact that the ripe berries are pink-orange instead of red. But its origin is shrouded in mystery. Some believe pink bourbon is a hybrid of yellow and red bourbon. Some, on the other hand, think it is an Ethiopian heirloom variety. Either way, pink bourbon is the number one coffee variety in Colombia nowadays. Very typical for this variety is intense fruity sweetness.
Washed Processing
After collecting and pulping freshly picked cherries, they are fermented (without water) for approx. 16-24 hours. Previously, Carlos was drying his coffee on the traditional Casas Heldas - moveable roof patios. Basically the whole roof of the house slides over to uncover the patio. Once it starts raining, roof is moved back to cover the beans. Nowadays, this system has been replaced by drying houses (“secaderos”), which provide better air circulation and more even drying conditions.
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