Melancholy Hill - Watermelon Bourbon

Coffee Details:

• Tasting Notes: Blue Slushie, Watermelon Candy, Bubblegum
• Variety: Watermelon Bourbon
• Processing Method: Washed
• Roast Level: Light
• Elevation (MASL): 1,600
• Producer: Mario Fernando Gomez
• Farm: Finca La Soledad

La Soledad Watermelon Bourbon – Mario Fernando Gomez

This Watermelon Bourbon from Finca La Soledad is unlike anything else on the table. Grown at 1,600 meters by Mario Fernando Gomez, this washed-processed bourbon mutation is bursting with candy-like sweetness and electric fruit character that reads more like a childhood summer than your typical coffee tasting wheel.

The Watermelon Bourbon is a rare varietal mutation known for its vibrant pinkish hue during ripening and a cup profile that leans bright, juicy, and wildly expressive. Through natural processing and careful drying, Mario brings out all of the variety’s playful intensity while keeping the structure clean and balanced.

In the cup, expect a rush of blue slushie and watermelon candy up front, followed by a sweet bubblegum finish that lingers long and soft. The body is silky and syrupy, while the acidity has a mouthwatering, soda-like snap that makes this one of the most fun coffees we’ve ever offered.

Ideal for slow, intentional brewing or as a wild card espresso, this is a coffee for those who love big flavors, rare cultivars, and the joy of tasting something truly one-of-a-kind. Drink it slow — or throw it on ice and turn your brew into a full-blown nostalgia trip.