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Cooked Pineapple | Pear | Tamarillo | Silky
This anaerobic natural Gesha is a wonderfully vibrant, silky brew sourced from the Reforest project in Caldas, Colombia. Their objective is to revitalise coffee landscapes and foster a healthier ecosystem in Colombia through reforestation and sustainable farming practices.
About the Gesha
The journey of this tasty coffee begins with the meticulous selection of Gesha coffee cherries, a legendary variety renowned for its unparalleled floral and delicate flavour profile. Handpicked at peak ripeness, the cherries undergo a 36-hour aerobic pre-fermentation on tarps. This stage allows oxygen to enhance the coffee’s natural complexity, laying the groundwork for its signature aromatic and fruity qualities.
Following pre-fermentation, the cherries are carefully transferred to hermetic tanks placed under shade for a 96-hour anaerobic fermentation. During this process, the controlled environment encourages a slow and precise fermentation, ensuring the cherries reach a pH of 3.9–4.0. This critical point naturally breaks down the mucilage, releasing the beans from the cherry while intensifying the coffee’s vibrant flavours and aroma.
Once fermentation is complete, the beans enter a carefully monitored drying phase. The cherries are mechanically dried for 72 hours with intervals to achieve a humidity level of 22%. Afterward, they rest for five days to stabilise before being sun-dried on raised beds for 16 hours, achieving the ideal moisture content. This hybrid drying approach preserves the coffee’s complexity and highlights its slightly boozy fruit notes.
To ensure the coffee’s full potential, the beans are stabilised for 30 days in GrainPro bags. This essential step allows the flavours to harmonise and mature, resulting in a balanced and refined cup. The stabilisation period protects the beans from external elements, preserving their quality until they reach the our roastery.
About the Reforest Project:
Colombia’s coffee-growing regions have endured severe droughts, leading to reduced production and compromised quality. With farmers facing rising costs and struggling to sustain their livelihoods, it’s clear that action is needed to protect the future of Colombian coffee.
The Reforest Project has the objective of planting 50,000 native trees throughout the northern Tolima and South of Caldas regions in Colombia. They're working to revitalise coffee landscapes and foster a healthier ecosystem. Through reforestation and sustainable farming practices, they help to build resilience to climate change whilst empowering local coffee growers to adapt to evolving environmental conditions. This initiative offers a hopeful vision for the future of Colombian coffee!
PRODUCER + FARM: Reforest Project, Processed at the El Vergel Estate
ORIGIN: Caldas, Manzanares, Colombia
ALTITUDE: 1800m
VARIETAL: Gesha
PROCESS: Anaerobic Natural