Ilse - Reinaldo Chilto - Washed Pink Bourbon | Colombia

THE CUP Vibrant and expressive. Ripe tropical fruit , hibiscus , and citrus notes of orange and limeade , with delicate rose florals and a refined white sugar sweetness . High intensity, clean structure, and a long, sweet finish. THE ORIGIN Farm: El Paraíso Producer: Reinaldo Chilito Region: El Purutal, San Agustín, Huila, Colombia Variety: Pink Bourbon Altitude: 1,859–1,920 masl Harvest: January 2025 Process: Washed (two-stage fermentation, 15–20 days drying) THE PRODUCER Born and raised in San Agustín, Reinaldo began farming at age 9 and planted his first Pink Bourbon trees in 2016. Alongside his wife Doña Mariela, he has expanded El Paraíso into a 6-hectare farm with 4 under coffee. After years of selling without traceability, he joined the Monkaaba project this year, proudly delivering his first micro-lot under his own name — a milestone in his lifelong dedication to coffee. THE PROCESS Cherries are picked at peak ripeness every three weeks, then fermented for 24 hours. After depulping, seeds undergo another 24-hour fermentation with pulp from the prior day’s picking. Finally, the lot is washed and dried for 15–20 days in controlled drying rooms for stability and sweetness.…