Pink Bourbon Cinnamon (Limited Release)

CUPPING NOTES
Cinnamon, raisin, grape jam, bread-like sweetness, cinnamon sugar, cocoa nibs, clean. All adds up to a cinnamon raisin bagel!

MORE ABOUT THIS COFFEE

This coffee is super special with a very unique processing method. To be clear - this process takes place at the farm level, it is not a conventional "flavored" coffee that uses additives/oils after roasting to achieve a flavor profile.

The coffee is grown by Jairo Arcila in Colombia and its varietal is 100% Pink Bourbon. The varietal itself yields amazing coffee, but the part that makes this coffee extra unique is how it is fermented during processing. Cinnamon sticks and tartaric acid (often found in wine), are added to the green coffee beans to achieve the desired unique flavor. This fermentation goes for 72 hours, and then the coffee beans are cleaned, washed, and eventually dried.

We receive the beans just as we would any other green coffee, roast it, and then are left with the wonderful flavors that were developed during the fermentation process in tandem with the intrinsic green coffee flavors!

Jairo Arcila is a third-generation coffee grower from Quindio, Colombia. He is married to Luz Helena Salazar and they have two children together, Carlos and Felipe Arcila, who are the co- founders of Cofinet. Jairo’s first job was at Colombia’s second-largest exporter, working as their Mill Manager for over 40 years until his retirement in 2019. Jairo bought his first coffee farm, Finca La Esmeralda, in 1987 and this is where he planted his first Caturra lot. He was fortunate enough to earn money by producing coffee on his farm in addition to working full time.

Using his savings, Jairo slowly managed to purchase five additional farms. After Esmeralda came Villarazo, Mazatlan, Santa Monica, Maracay and then Buenos Aires. During the harvest period, Jairo is able to provide a number of jobs to locals which has a significant economic impact on their community.

Jairo has received great advice and guidance from his sons who are now experts in producing Specialty Coffee. With their help, Jairo has greatly improved the picking, sorting, and processing of his coffees. His sons have also guided Jairo in the production of exotic varieties. He now grows varieties like Pink Bourbon, Java, Papayo ,and Gesha growing across all his farms. The guidance from his sons has empowered Jairo and given him the tools needed to produce fantastic coffees with amazing flavour profiles.

Besides coffee, Jairo also grows other agricultural products on his farms such as mandarin, orange, plantain, and banana. Jairo enjoys starting the day with a really good breakfast! But most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his family. (Cofinet)

GROWER
Jairo Arcila, Colombia

ELEVATION
1,450 - 1,500 Meters

VARIETY
Pink Bourbon

PROCESSING
Dry infused anaerobic fermentation (72 hours). During this fermentation stage, cinnamon sticks and tartaric acid were added. The cherries were then pulped and placed to dry on raised beds until ideal moisture content was achieved.

50¢ from the sale of all coffee bags go to Angels’ Place - A Pittsburgh based non-profit that cares for the children of single parents who qualify as low-income. This enables the parent to continue their own education or career, benefiting both generations.

SHIPPING: We ship orders on Tuesdays and Fridays. Order cutoff is 12pm the day PRIOR to the ship day. We do our best to ship your coffee within two days of roasting it. If you ever feel your coffee is not fresh enough, just let us know and we’ll replace it.

Domestic shipping is free for orders of $50 or more. Otherwise, it is a $7.50 flat rate anywhere in the US. We ship everything via UPS Ground.

NOTES ON GRINDING: If you choose “French Press” grind, expect it to be finer than usual, so you’re guaranteed good extraction. Some ultra fine coffee particles will make it through the screen and create a flavorful, albeit slightly opaque cup. In other words, we choose flavor over aesthetics. If you want to keep your cup looking cleaner, choose a pour over grind.

If you don’t see your preferred grind in the options then simply let us know in the notes section at checkout and we’d be happy to grind it for your favorite brewing method.