Gesha - Luna Bermudez - Finca El Paraiso

Origin

• 🇨🇴 Colombia· Cauca

Tasting notes

Character

• Experimental
  50
• Funky
  40
• Bright
  25
• Clean
  25
• Floral
  25

Tastes Like: Egg Waffle, Blueberry, High Mountain Oolong Tea Origin: El Paraiso, Cauca, Colombia VarietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process.: GeshaGesha (Geisha)A rare, jasmine-and-bergamot scented variety originally from Ethiopia's Gesha forest, made famous by Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda. Routinely the most expensive coffee at auction. Producer: Samuel Diego Bermudez Elevation: 1930 masl Process: Double fermentation thermal shockThermal shockAn experimental process that hits fermented cherry with rapid hot-then-cold water changes to lock aromatics into the seed. Associated with ultra-expressive competition lots. Produced at Finca El Paraiso, Luna is a Gesha variety processed through anaerobic fermentationAnaerobic fermentationCherries or depulped seeds ferment in sealed, oxygen-free tanks. Produces intense, unusual flavors — cinnamon, bubblegum, boozy fruit — that divide opinion. in cherry and pulped stages with a Gesha yeast culture. After fermentation, the coffee is sealed and washedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. with a thermal shock technique to fix aromatic precursors and enhance clarity. The cup reveals notes of egg waffle, blueberry, and high mountain oolong tea, with a silky bodyBodyThe weight and texture of coffee in the mouth, from tea-like and delicate to syrupy and heavy. Driven by process, roast, variety, and brew method. and brilliant acidityAcidityThe bright, lively, fruit-like sensation in coffee — praise, not a flaw. Citric sparkle, malic apple-crispness, tartaric wine notes; light roasts preserve more of it.. We selected this lot for its delicate balance of fruit complexity and vibrant floral aromatics.