Cauca, Colombia
Finca El Paraíso • Pink Bourbon • Advanced Washed Fermentation
Limited Release — Available June 15th. This is an incredibly unique, very limited release coffee, and we expect it to sell out fast. Once it's gone, it's gone — so don't wait long to grab a bag.
Tasting Notes
Juicy Peach • Pink Lemonade • Caramel • Tropical Fruit
Background & Region
Peach Bloom comes from the world-renowned Finca El Paraíso in the mountains of Cauca, Colombia, where brothers Diego and Alexander Bermudez continue to push the boundaries of coffee processing and flavor development.
Situated at high elevation with cool mountain temperatures and rich volcanic soils, El Paraíso has become one of the most influential farms in modern specialty coffee. Through years of experimentation and innovation, the Bermudez family has developed fermentation techniques that allow them to highlight remarkably expressive fruit characteristics while maintaining clarity, balance, and sweetness in the cup.
This lot uses Pink Bourbon, a celebrated Colombian varietal prized for its vibrant acidity, floral aromatics, and elegant structure.
Thermal Shock Innovation
At Finca El Paraíso, coffee processing is approached with a level of precision more commonly found in the world of fine wine and advanced fermentation science. Their proprietary Thermal Shock process was developed to preserve delicate aromatics and stabilize flavor at the exact moment fermentation reaches its ideal expression.
Following controlled fermentation using carefully selected microbial cultures, the coffee is exposed to rapid hot and cold water treatments that halt fermentation while preserving vibrant fruit compounds and acidity structure. The coffee is then dried in a controlled dehumidified environment to protect clarity, sweetness, and cup stability. If you're curious about how drying methods shape a coffee's final character, our article on the future of coffee drying techniques explores this in more depth.
This innovative approach allows El Paraíso to create exceptionally expressive coffees while maintaining remarkable consistency and balance from lot to lot. To learn more about how this process works, read Thermal Shock in Coffee: Eight Things You Should Know.
Why This Coffee Specifically Tastes So Peachy
The remarkable peach character found in Peach Bloom is the result of both the Pink Bourbon varietal and the advanced fermentation techniques developed at Finca El Paraíso.
Pink Bourbon is naturally known for its floral aromatics, bright acidity, and elegant sweetness. Through carefully managed fermentation, the Bermudez family is able to enhance naturally occurring fruit esters and aromatic compounds already present within the coffee, amplifying notes of ripe peach, pink lemonade, and tropical fruit.
Much like certain winemaking techniques used to emphasize fruit expression and aromatic complexity, the Thermal Shock process helps preserve these delicate flavors at peak intensity. The result is an exceptionally vibrant and layered cup profile that feels both exotic and refined.
Flavor & Character
Peach Bloom delivers an unmistakable peach-forward cup layered with notes of pink lemonade, tropical yellow fruit, caramel sweetness, and soft floral undertones.
Its creamy body and bright lactic acidity create a vibrant yet balanced experience, while the prolonged fruit finish leaves an impression long after the final sip. Want to learn how we evaluate cups like this one? Take a look at our beginner's guide to coffee cupping.
A truly distinctive coffee that showcases the future of modern Colombian processing and the remarkable innovation coming from Finca El Paraíso. Available June 15th — and it won't last long.
