Colombia Finca Santa Bárbara – Striped Red Bourbon Washed

High in the mountains of Cauca, Colombia, lies Finca Santa Bárbara, a coffee farm where traditional growing practices meet carefully developed modern processing techniques.

At approximately 1,850 metres above sea level, the farm cultivates Striped Red Bourbon, an unusual Arabica variety whose precise genetic origins remain uncertain.

This microlot offers an elegant and expressive cup featuring notes of raspberry, grapefruit and delicate florals, complemented by lively, sparkling acidity.

Its remarkable clarity, aromatic complexity and refreshing character reveal a beautifully refined expression of Colombian specialty coffee.

Origin and Processing

Finca Santa Bárbara is located in La Marquesa, Sotará, in Colombia's Cauca department.

The farm covers approximately 14 hectares, where several coffee varieties grow beneath the shade of native trees in a naturally diverse environment.

Striped Red Bourbon is particularly intriguing because its genetic background has not yet been conclusively established, with different theories surrounding its ancestry.

Processing takes place at Área 18, a specialised facility combining traditional coffee knowledge with modern fermentation technology.

After careful cleaning and sorting, the coffee cherries are depulped and transferred to a stainless-steel bioreactor.

Over 48 hours, oxygen levels, temperature, pH, pressure and Brix measurements are carefully monitored.

Elevated oxygen levels encourage naturally occurring yeasts to develop aromatic precursors, contributing to the coffee's expressive floral and fruit characteristics.

Following fermentation, the coffee is thoroughly washed three times.

The result is a beautifully clean and complex cup, where vibrant fruit notes meet delicate floral aromatics and refreshing acidity.

Flavour Profile

Tasting notes: Raspberry · Florals · Grapefruit

Cup profile: Floral, fruity, bright and complex, with sparkling acidity and remarkable clarity.

Recommended brewing methods: V60, Chemex, Origami, AeroPress and other filter methods that highlight its aromatic precision.

Coffee Details

Country: Colombia
Region: La Marquesa, Sotará, Cauca
Farm: Finca Santa Bárbara
Processing centre: Área 18
Variety: Striped Red Bourbon (Arabica)
Process: Washed
Fermentation: 48 hours in a bioreactor with controlled oxygen levels
Altitude: 1,820–1,850 m
SCA Score: 88 points

A Distinctive Colombian Coffee

Striped Red Bourbon brings together a rare coffee variety, carefully controlled processing and exceptional cup clarity.

Its combination of raspberry, grapefruit and delicate floral notes creates an elegant and refreshing experience for those who appreciate the finer details of specialty coffee.