{"product_id":"colombia-luz-helena-salazar-washed-pink-bourbon","title":"Colombia | Luz Helena Salazar - Washed Pink Bourbon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eStrawberry, lemonade, jasmine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Armenia, Quindío, Colombia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElevation\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1450 masl\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal\u003c\/strong\u003e: Pink Bourbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess\u003c\/strong\u003e: Washed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e: This is the description provided by the producer:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eLuz Helena, and the team of pickers selectively harvest only the ripest cherries. The cherries are then transported to La Leona sorting area, where the team meticulously hand-sorts and float them to eliminate any low-density, underripe, or defective beans. Once sorted, the coffee cherries are packaged in grain pro bags and transported to Cofinet’s processing center, La Pradera. Once at La Pradera, we continue with our quality protocols of sorting. We start by placing coffee cherries in water tanks to float them and to remove any low-density beans and external material.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfterwards, the cherries undergo a 30-hour underwater fermentation—a critical step that enhances the coffee's flavor profile. We do this controlled fermentation process as it allows the sugars, organic acids, and other compounds within the cherries to break down gradually, stimulating the development of a delicate yet interesting profile.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe 30-hour fermentation period is carefully calibrated to strike the perfect balance between developing flavor complexity and preserving the coffee's inherent qualities. This results in a harmonious balance of sweetness and acidity, giving our washed coffees a bright and lively character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAfter fermentation, the cherries are pulped, and the mucilage is thoroughly washed away. The water used in our washing process is recycled and reused for floating subsequent batches of cherries. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe wastewater generated during our washed process is then treated using our green filtration system. This system filters the water through a series of specialized tanks before irrigating it into vetiver grass beds. Through this natural filtration process, the water is purified and released as oxygen. As a result, no contaminated water is discharged from our processing center, ensuring an environmentally sustainable operation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eOnce coffees are washed, they are spread out on raised beds in greenhouses when they are exotic varieties or in our elbas drying station for bigger lots. The team monitors them closely to ensure even drying and optimal quality. We aim for 9.5%-11% moisture content, which is the perfect point for us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRest and house recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e: We're resting this for ~14 days before brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eV60 - 202° water, 1:16.5 ratio, 23 clicks on the Commandante C40 MK2\u003cbr\u003e0:45 bloom, followed by two equal pours to total volume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Chocolate, almond, citrus zest\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoast Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8219\/0641\/files\/roast-1-5.png?v=1773960704\" alt=\"1 out of 5\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\" data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Chocolate, almond, citrus zest\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":513,\"3\":{\"1\":0},\"12\":0}'\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e Intensity: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8219\/0641\/files\/roast-3.jpg?v=1721860285\" style=\"max-width: 100px; border: none; box-shadow: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eWhole Bean Coffee | Net wt. 8 oz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brainwave Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54331112227121,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/8219\/0641\/files\/Luz-Helena-Salazar_prod.jpg?v=1779829055","url":"https:\/\/brainwaveroasters.com\/products\/colombia-luz-helena-salazar-washed-pink-bourbon","provider":"Brainwave Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}