Colombia Huila El Silencio Red Pink Bourbon

Region: Palestina, Huila, Colombia
Producer: María Rodríguez / El Silencio Red
Varietal: Pink Bourbon
Process: Washed (dual-phase fermentation)
Altitude: 1,700 – 2,200 masl 
Taste Note: Cherry, red grape, molasses 

Roaster Note

This El Silencio Pink Bourbon greets you with a vibrant burst of red fruits and red grape, layered with a bright citrus edge like blood orange. Beneath that sits a gentle floral whisper that lingers mid-palate, while a touch of molasses sweetness anchors the finish. The dual fermentation gives the cup body and depth without sacrificing clarity — flavors dance cleanly across the palate rather than muddying each other. Each sip is juicy and expressive, inviting exploration of its layers. It's a refined, bold coffee that delivers both brightness and substance in harmony.

Bean Info

El Silencio Red is a microlot from María Rodríguez, a third-generation coffee producer in Palestina, Huila, Colombia. 

She took over after her father’s passing and continues his legacy by emphasizing quality, innovation, and varietal exploration. 
On her farm, she has introduced varieties like Pink Bourbon, Gesha, and SL28. 

The Pink Bourbon beans are grown at high altitude (1,700–2,200 masl), where cool nights and a stable mountain microclimate favor slow cherry maturation and aromatic development. 

For processing, El Silencio uses a dual-phase washed fermentation method: first, cherries undergo an anaerobic or submerged fermentation (12–24 hours) while whole, absorbing skin and mucilage influence. Then cherries are pulped, and a second fermentation (18–24 hours) is done with the mucilage intact in open tanks. After fermentation, they are fully washed and dried on raised beds under controlled conditions to preserve clarity and avoid defects. 

This processing style achieves a balance — combining the precision and cleanliness of washed coffees with the deeper fruit complexity that fermentation can bring. The result is an expressive, juicy, and layered cup, with red fruit brightness, floral overtones, and depth from molasses notes.