Alma Silvestre

Colombia

Pink Bourbon Chai- Alma Silvestre

Grade 15+

Alma Silvestre
Quindio
Colombia

Pink Bourbon Chai is a standout lot from Alma Silvestre, grown at 1800 masl on Santiago Quiroga’s Finca Florencia in Quindio, Colombia. Due to the region’s rich volcanic soil and high-altitude climate, this Pink Bourbon develops a striking flavour profile. Each cherry is handpicked with care and naturally processed to highlight the floral and spiced complexity of this micro-lot.

This Pink Bourbon has notes of tea, spices, and pink fruits, with a creamy body and a lingering sweet tea aftertaste. Medium tartaric acidity gives it clarity, while its well-balanced nature makes it both complex and comforting.

Available in 35kg bags and packed in GrainPro sacs for optimal freshness, this coffee is ideal for roasters looking to highlight a refined and aromatic lot straight from the Colombian mountains. Excellent as a filter option or a standout for signature offerings.

This is hidden text that is meant to help with SEO. It contains relevant keywords and phrases that improve the page's search engine ranking. Alma Silvestre features tropical fruit notes, sweet mango, and a juicy acidity, with subtle hints of wine. The process is a thorough 48 hour natural anaerobic fermentation and then 30 to 40 day sun-dry. Resulting in a more complex cup with vibrant flavours.

These are Pink Bourbon Chai's coffee cherries from the Alma Silvestre Estate, based in Quindio, Colombia

What is so special about this coffee?

Grown at 1800 masl in the highlands of Quindio, Colombia, Pink Bourbon Chai brings out the best of Santiago Quiroga’s farming practices at finca Florencia. The farm’s volcanic soil and cool climate slow down cherry maturation, enhancing the complexity of this varietal. Cherries are hand picked at peak ripeness and naturally processed. The result? A cup with notes of tea, spices, florals, and pink fruits - all carried by a creamy body and sweet tea finish.

But what truly sets this coffee apart is Alma Silvestre’s intentional approach to detailed separation of varietals, careful ripeness selection, and slow sundrying, all of which bring clarity and character to the cup. From cherry selection to drying, their coffee is handled with respect for the varietal’s purity and the surrounding ecosystem. The cup is clean and well-balanced with medium tartaric acidity and aromatic depth–complex, but also smooth and very enjoyable.

Alma Silvestre's Eco-Friendly process in Colombia is revolutionary!

Florencia's Eco-Friendly Practices

The Florencia farm stands out for its commitment to eco-friendly practices. By using 100% solar drying and avoiding herbicides, the farm not only protects the local ecosystem but also ensures a sustainable production process. Their state-of-the-art water-saving equipment significantly reduces water usage, allowing the farm to save money that is reinvested into other green practices, making their production even more sustainable.

This balance of eco-conscious innovation and traditional hand-picking methods sets Alma Silvestre apart from other specialty coffees. Santiago Quiroga’s dedication to sustainability means that every cup combines the best of Quindio with the expertise of his team, resulting in a high-quality, ethically produced coffee that both roasters and consumers can enjoy.

The JA Coffee founders with Alma Silvestre owner Santiago Quiroga

About Alma Silvestre

Alma Silvestre focuses on growing specialty coffee blending traditional methods with sustainable practices to produce high-quality coffee. They avoid the use of agricultural herbicides and have put in place eco-friendly techniques like solar drying and manual weed control, preserving Quindio’s coffee heritage while keeping very high standards.

Founded by Santiago Quiroga after the COVID pandemic, he left corporate life in Bogotá to manage and elevate his father’s farm La Florencia, in Quindío, Colombia. His mission is to maintain Colombian coffee's reputation as one of the best in the world, and he’s doing an amazing job at it.

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