Colombia La Piragua Alexander Vargas Pink Bourbon
Pickup available at Decrypt Coffee @ Sutera Avenue, Kota Kinabalu
Usually ready in 24 hours
Origin: Huila, Colombia
Producer: Alexander Vargas, Finca La Piragua
Variety: Pink Bourbon
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1,750 – 1,900 masl
Roast Level: Medium Light
Cup Profile: Dried cranberries, grapefruit, tangerine, floral finish
Roaster Note
This coffee opens with a bright and lively aroma, leading into a flavor profile layered with dried cranberries, grapefruit, and sweet tangerine. The acidity is sparkling yet balanced, giving the cup a refreshing and juicy structure.
The light roast approach brings out the distinct Pink Bourbon character — a mix of sweetness and citrus clarity — while maintaining a silky, tea-like mouthfeel. As the coffee cools, delicate floral and honey undertones unfold, adding complexity to its clean finish.
Ideal for pour-over or hand brew, this lot delivers a vibrant, fruit-driven cup with a refined and uplifting aftertaste — a showcase of Colombia’s terroir and the meticulous craftsmanship of Alexander Vargas.
Bean Info
High in the lush mountains of Huila, Colombia, sits Finca La Piragua, a small family-run farm managed by Alexander Vargas. The farm lies between 1,750 and 1,900 meters above sea level — a region blessed with cool mountain air, rich volcanic soil, and year-round rainfall, ideal for slow cherry maturation and concentrated sweetness.
The Pink Bourbon variety is a rare mutation of Red and Yellow Bourbon, known for its translucent pink cherries and refined cup character. This hybrid thrives in Huila’s microclimate, where warm days and cool nights encourage the development of complex fruit sugars and crisp acidity.
After selective handpicking, the cherries are fermented for 24–36 hours, then fully washed and sun-dried on raised beds to ensure a clean and transparent expression. This careful process highlights Pink Bourbon’s signature clarity and citrus brightness, delivering a cup that bursts with dried cranberry sweetness, grapefruit zest, and tangerine juiciness.
Each harvest from La Piragua represents Alexander’s commitment to precision, sustainability, and flavor purity — a shining example of how smallholder farmers in Huila continue to redefine Colombia’s specialty coffee landscape.