Our Story
Alexander Vargas has spent over 20 years refining his craft at La Piragua in Huila, Colombia. Starting his journey at age 15, he transitioned to specialty coffee at 20 and has since earned multiple national Cup of Excellence nominations. His commitment to quality is absolute; he even built a dedicated coffee laboratory on the farm to cup and classify every lot.
This "Striped Red Bourbon" microlot highlights Alexander’s expertise in controlled fermentation. The cherries underwent a 60-hour anaerobic fermentation in airtight barrels before being dried for 18 days in specialized sheds. The resulting cup is complex and vibrant, offering a balanced sensorial profile that showcases both the origin character and Alexander's craftsmanship. Expect a heavy sweetness reminiscent of fruit drops, complemented by bright raspberry and deep notes of red currant and peach.
300g
Sourced by Equation Coffee
Origin:
Palestina, Huila, Colombia
Producer: Alexander Vargas
Variety: Striped Red Bourbon
Process: Anaerobic Natural
Elevation: 1600-1800 masl
Harvest: 2025
Recommended Brew:
Filter, Modern Espresso
Reminds us of:
Red Currant, Raspberry, Peach, Fruit Drops
Order 3 or more bags of coffee and the whole order ships free. *Flat rate $10 shipping for orders under 3 coffees.
Same or next day shipping (excluding weekends / preorders / intl orders). This coffee may be rested 7-14 days before being shipped.
Once shipped, please allow for a transit time of 4-10 business days. Orders in the GTA deliver within 1-2 days.
*signature option is available as we are not responsible for lost or stolen packages
**USA: Please be aware that recent changes in cross-border trade regulations have resulted much higher scrutiny for shipments to the USA. We have resumed shipping with a new partner but please kindly allow additional processing and transit times. Pick ups will take place on Tuesday and Friday of each week and will have a transit time of 4-10 business days once picked up with our shipping partner.
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China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau
UK, and select EU Countries
Australia
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