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This \u003cstrong\u003ePink Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e blend is meticulously crafted from the efforts of \u003cstrong\u003e12 smallholder producers\u003c\/strong\u003e, with two—\u003cstrong\u003eAlirio Aguilera\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eHugo Verdugo\u003c\/strong\u003e—contributing the majority of the lots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Pink Bourbon?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduced in 2014, this varietal captivated farmers in southern Huila due to its \u003cstrong\u003erust resistance, high productivity\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003ecomplex flavor profile\u003c\/strong\u003e. While its yield from parchment to green is lower than other Arabica varietals, its quality makes it worth the effort. This coffee is a testament to resilience, with producers like Hugo Verdugo transforming challenges into opportunities by planting \u003cstrong\u003ePink Bourbon\u003c\/strong\u003e and building thriving coffee businesses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003ePitaya offers an elegant cup with notes of \u003cstrong\u003epink grapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003efloral undertones\u003c\/strong\u003e, balanced by a sweetness reminiscent of \u003cstrong\u003ecaramelized sugar\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its washed process enhances the clarity and vibrancy of these flavors, resulting in a refined and structured profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSustainability at Heart\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eThe coffees of Palestina benefit from the \u003cstrong\u003eunique ecosystem\u003c\/strong\u003e of the Colombian Massif, where limited sunlight naturally shades the coffee plants, promoting slow maturation and complexity. 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