Diego Bermudez (Finca El Paraiso)

Description

Restock September 7th - 10am EST

Tasting Like: Papaya, Tropical Jelly Belly, Rosewater, Clean

Farm: Finca El Paraiso
Producers: Mixed
Variety: Pink Bourbon
Process: Thermal Shock, Washed
Origin: Cauca, Colombia
Altitude: 1960masl

Diego Bermudez and his Finca El Paraíso hardly need any introduction in our industry. Whether it’s the Letty Gesha or Lychee Co-Ferment, arguably no one has done more for advanced coffee processing at its most critical stages than Diego. Finca El Paraíso has become a name synonymous with wild processing techniques, funky flavor profiles—and serious demand. Yet, few know that Diego is no longer associated with Finca El Paraíso. He left the farm in late 2024 to start a new project: Hatchi. However, before doing so, he left Finca El Paraíso with a few passion projects to carry forward in his absence. This specially prepared Pink Bourbon is one of them.

A relatively new methodology in thermal-shocking coffee cherries, this Pink Bourbon receives a unique treatment: a brief, low-heat-induced fermentation. The idea is to gently force open the microscopic pores of the coffee bean—still encased in its mucilage and fermentation slurry—to allow just enough surrounding bacteria and enzymes to enter the cell walls. By introducing a precise “kiss” of heat and then tapering it off quickly, the process aims to preserve the variety’s natural characteristics while enhancing complexity with that moment of exposure to the surrounding environment. We’d say this process absolutely delivers on that notion. The cup result is a clear, clean cup that highlights the traditional Pink Bourbon profile with subtle tropical characteristics from the innovative processing.

It’s an exciting development in the field of thermal shocking, which traditionally involved dozens of hours of alternating heat and cold temperatures.
This is a coffee we’ve truly enjoyed—unique, expressive, and forward-thinking. We’re glad we took a chance on it when we had the opportunity. We hope you will be too.

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Text from Promethium Coffee's listing.