COLOMBIE - FRANK TORRES

Tasting Notes RASPBERRY + BLACK CHERRY + CHOCOLATE MOUSSE + SPICES Sourcing

ORIGIN	La Unión region, Nariño province, Colombia
PRODUCERS	Frank Torres
FARM	La Indonesia
VARIETY	Pink Bourbon
PROCESS	Washed
ALTITUDE	1750 m
PARTNERS	Apex Coffee Imports
VOLUME PURCHASED	96 kg
FOB	US$10.95/lb
DELIVERED PRICE	CAD$21.75/LB
RELATIONSHIP	2 years

Coffee Information

Frank Torres comes from a family with a long coffee-growing tradition in La Unión, Colombia, where his grandfather, Marco Antonio Torres, was one of the first to grow coffee more than 80 years ago.

Today, Frank is the lead manager of Finca La Indonesia, part of the family property, where he oversees all farming and processing practices. He is constantly working to improve farming practices, with a strong focus on sustainability: soil health, responsible water management, integrating shade trees, and diversifying crops. Thanks to his efforts, 90% of the farm has now transitioned to organic farming. He also stands out for his work in processing, informed by his experience and his taste for experimentation.

For this Pink Bourbon, the cherries are first depulped and then fermented in a bioreactor, a closed environment that allows the process to be controlled with great precision. A small portion of “must” is added—a liquid from a previous fermentation that acts as a natural “starter,” rich in sugars and microorganisms. Fermentation then takes place under CO₂, with no contact with oxygen, for about 48 hours at a stable pressure. Key parameters are monitored throughout the process to ensure the coffee develops optimally.

A highly controlled and precise process that produces a distinctive coffee and showcases Frank Torres’s expertise.

V60 – Recipe Ratio 1:15 15 g in – 225 g out Water temperature: 92 °C Timer 0:00 ℹ️ Press “Start” to keep the screen on. 0:00 Phase 1 — Bloom Pour for 0:10s Total 45 g 0:45 Phase 2 Pour for 0:10s Total 105 g +60 g 1:15 Phase 3 Pour for 0:10s Total 170 g +65 g 1:50 Phase 4 Pour for 0:10s Total 225 g +55 g 2:50 Total brew time ℹ️ Tip — If the total time is shorter, the grind is probably too coarse. If it is longer, the grind is probably too fine.