Cherry Slushee - Red Bourbon Colombia

The Producer

The Mora family owns and operates Finca Villa Pastora, drawing on generations of coffee-growing knowledge. As head of processing, Gerson Mora is paving the way for the farm through innovative processing methods, and this coffee is a showcase of their expertise. He has spent over 25 years refining his fermentation techniques, often sharing his knowledge with neighboring farmers across the Huila region.

The Process

First, the coffee cherries undergo a washed, 60-hour thermal oxidation at 50°C (122°F) before moving into a long, 92-hour dry anaerobic fermentation. Finally, the coffee is dried using either solar or mechanical methods, depending on the weather.

The Coffee

This coffee is exceptional—one of our absolute favorite profiles to drink. Served hot, the cup explodes with bright red raspberry; as it cools, it displays a remarkable sweetness reminiscent of crisp cherry juice. It is intensely red-fruit forward without the heavy fermentation funk common in process-heavy coffees—making it a truly standout cup.