🌸 White Florals • 🌿 Lemongrass • 🍋 Bergamot • 🍑 Peach • 🍊 Orange

Intro

Bright, floral and full of zest. Zest Life is a Pink Bourbon from Finca Rio Negro in Huila, given a gentle co-fermentation to amplify its natural aromatics. The result is an intensely floral, juicy cup with lemongrass, bergamot and soft stone fruit — like a fine citrus tea.

Details

The Producer

COTA Coffee began as a friendship between Thailand and Colombia and now distributes Colombian coffee to 15 countries across Asia. It partners directly with producers like Finca Rio Negro, focusing on experimental processing for people who love intense, expressive flavours — with full traceability on every lot.

Pink Bourbon is a prized cultivar from southern Huila, known for its floral and fruity cup. Despite the name, genetic research suggests it's linked to Ethiopian landraces rather than Bourbon.

The Process

A Washed Co-ferment:

• 🍒 Ripe cherry selection — Pink Bourbon cherries picked at full ripeness
• 🧪 Co-fermentation — Microbial activity is deliberately increased to boost florals and juiciness
• 💧 Washing — Mucilage is removed for a clean, transparent cup
• ☀️ Controlled drying — Slowly dried to preserve aromatics

The Cup

White florals and lemongrass lead, with a fragrant bergamot lift. Peach and orange bring a sweet, juicy core. Very sweet, bright acidity and a light, elegant body — a lovely coffee for pour-over.

Flavour Notes

🌸 White Florals 🌿 Lemongrass 🍋 Bergamot 🍑 Peach 🍊 Orange