Ilse Coffee

Colombia | Pastor Ordonez

Pastor Ordonez farms El Placer at 1800 MASL in Huila's San Agustín region, where his family has grown coffee since the area's earliest days. Pink Bourbon cherries are picked ripe, fermented in sealed bags for 8 hours, then in hoppers for 12 hours before depulping and a 36-hour dry ferment—a deliberate process that builds complexity. The cup delivers the expected bright, fruit-forward character: hibiscus, lime, melon, and red tea notes that showcase the varietal's natural intensity. Pastor's coffee was Ilse's entry point to Monkaaba and remains a cornerstone of their sourcing; years of partnership have deepened trust and consistency.