Hector Mario Artunduaga - Colombia
Pink Lemonade, Fig, Hibiscus
Country: Colombia
Region: Pitalito, Huila
Variety: Bourbon Ají
Process: Washed
For Hector Mario, coffee is more than a crop—it is a family legacy passed down through generations. Inspired by his grandparents and later working alongside his brother, Hector built his journey through years of effort, challenges, and persistence. What began with simple infrastructure and limited resources slowly evolved into a deeper commitment to quality, especially after discovering specialty coffee in 2005 and beginning his relationship with Caravela.
Since then, Hector has continuously improved his knowledge and farm infrastructure, always striving for better quality. Together with his wife, Maria Yineth, he sees Finca El Refugio as a place of peace and purpose. Today, he carefully manages every step of the process, reflecting the dedication and pride he pours into his coffee.
This Bourbon Ají is a variety that was discovered by Jose Herman Salazar who, in a massive coincidence, we have a Pink Bourbon lot from on our current offering list. Having named the variety after the shape of the cherries alongside an aroma reminiscent of chilli peppers ('ají' meaning chilli is Spanish) it was entered into the Cup of Excellence in 2021 and finished 6th. Later genetic testing has shown that, like Pink Bourbon, the variety actually has an Ethiopian landrace lineage rather than Bourbon. If, like us, you've come to love the bright and fruity characteristics of a Pink Bourbon then you're in for a treat with this Ají. Big fruit sweetness and heaps of aromatics are reminding us of lemonade, raspberry, fresh figs, hibiscus and a really full and coating mouthfeel. It's a dream to brew on any filter method, with the espresso leaning heavily into the fruity acidity it's basically a dessert in a flat white!
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