JOSE MARTINEZ | COLOMBIA | washed

This is our third time featuring José of El Casino. His coffees are always some of our favourites from Huila and this lot does not disappoint. This is a juicy pink bourbon that reminds us of the sweetness of cotton candy, juicy blood orange and peppercorn, and a grapefruit finish.


In the cup:
We taste a juicy pink bourbon that reminds us of the sweetness of cotton candy, juicy blood orange and peppercorn, and a grapefruit finish. This coffee has a light body and a sweet lingering finish.

About The Producer:
José and his wife, Francy Helena Inga, have been farming coffee for many years. While José grew up in a coffee farming family, he left home at a young age and worked all over Colombia as a bus driver. In the last two decades, he decided to return to his roots and bought El Casino in Sinaí, Palestina. Today, he and Francy manage 10 hectares, five of which are planted with several varieties of coffee including Caturra, Pink Bourbon, Gesha and Tabi. José and Francy also have a huge soft spot for abandoned dogs and have given a home to dozens over the years.

Processing:
José picks ripe cherry and lets it rest for around 12hrs. After this he then pulps it and allows it to ferment in open plastic tank for 30hrs. The coffee is washed and dried in solar driers.

Variety:
Pink Bourbon is a variety primarily grown in Huila, Colombia and while newer, it has quickly grown in popularity for its bright, sweet and aromatic profiles. It is now known to be an Ethiopian Landrace but further information is not available at this time.

Transparency:
We Paid
$17.05 USD/KG
Roasted Costs
$21.60 USD/KG

September is a micro-roastery in Canada's capital, Ottawa. They believe that coffee is more than just a caffeine hit. It's about highlighting a story of farmers, producers, processing methods, terroir, and coffee variety, all working in harmony to create a unique experience.

Their core mission at September is to share the coffee they love. They aim to do this by sourcing their coffee with this in mind, while maintaining direct relationships with producers or with transparent and relationship-oriented import partners.

September roasts light and brightt, aiming to highlight a profile and approach that they believe best represents the coffees and their preferred roasting style.