Aromatic sugars and citrus dominate with a subtle tropical passionfruit aftertaste.For the month of June, this is our exclusive subscription coffee. We paid 125% above the fairtrade price for this coffee, because we are commited to a sustainable future for specialty coffee farmers. More on this. In the coffee-rich hills of Planadas, Tolima, Eduar Giraldo cultivates Pink Bourbon at 2003 MASL on his farm La Esperanza. Careful fermentation, followed by slow drying and stabilisation, results in a vibrant, sugar-forward cup with sparkling citrus and tropical nuance. Eduar Giraldo comes from a long line of Colombian coffee producers, his parents and grandparents before him working the land with care and intention. Inspired by that legacy, Eduar bought his first plot of land at a young age and hasn’t looked back since. Alongside his wife, Diana Lorena, Eduar now manages two farms: La Esperanza and Las Delicias. Since shifting to high-quality specialty coffee in 2020, he’s focused on making his business not just profitable, but progressive, investing in better infrastructure, expanding his land, and improving his family’s livelihood in the process. In 2023, Eduar travelled to Brazil through a regional project to learn about new techniques and technologies, returning home motivated and full of ideas. Today, his approach blends traditional knowledge with modern precision: handpicking ripe cherries, extended fermentation in sealed plastic bins, and a two-phase drying process that ensures flavour clarity and consistency. With support from Caravela and a deep respect for his land’s water sources, soil, and varieties, Eduar is building something truly special. This lot is his debut on the international stage—and it’s just the beginning.
