Behind the Cup: Colombia - Party at the Back

You know that person who shows up, seems perfectly normal, then at 11pm pulls out a guitar and absolutely loses it? This is that coffee.

Off Leash — For Adventurous Drinkers

The Cup

First sip and it's all charm — bright, ripe strawberry up front, then fig rolls in underneath, and before you know it you're three cups in wondering where the afternoon went. The finish doesn't leave. That lingering sweetness hangs around like a great story being told slowly — no rush, no apology, no intention of wrapping up early.

Behind the Beans

Jairo Arcila is one of Colombia's most celebrated producers, running Santa Mónica farm in Huila with the kind of precision that shows up clearly in the cup. This Pink Bourbon goes through a 45-hour aerobic fermentation before a slow natural dry — a process that amplifies the fruit and builds the depth that makes this coffee so hard to put down. It came to us through the team at Cofinet, fourth-generation Colombian growers turned exporters who know this country's coffee better than just about anyone.

How to Drink It

This one rewards patience. Brew it as filter for a long, languid morning — or pull it as espresso for something more concentrated and theatrical. Either way, don't rush the finish. That's where the party is.

The Specs

Personality:     Off Leash

We taste:        Strawberry • Fig • Luxurious • Lingering

Origin:          Santa Mónica, Colombia

Altitude:        1,450–1,500 MASL

Producer:      Jairo Arcila

Variety:         Pink Bourbon

Process:         Natural, 45hr Aerobic Fermentation

Roasted For:     Espresso or Filter

Imported by:     Cofinet

Front door's locked. The party's out back. Grab a bag → https://www.groundskeeperwillie.com/products/colombia-jairo-arcila