Gesha - Natural - Finca Inmaculada

Origin

• 🇨🇴 Colombia· Cauca

Tasting notes

Character

• Funky
  65
• Experimental
  50
• Comforting
  45
• Bold
  25
• Bright
  25

Tastes Like: Raspberry, Ginger Flower, Tropical Origin: Finca Inmaculada, Valle del 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: T he Holguin Family Elevation: 1750-2000 masl Process: NaturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. Finca Inmaculada is a pioneering specialty coffee estate located in Pichindé, Cali, within Colombia’s Valle del Cauca region. Nestled at 1,750–2,000 meters above sea level in the foothills of the Farallones National Park, the farm spans 60 hectares, with over half dedicated to rare and exotic coffee varieties such as Sudan Rume, Laurina, Geisha, and the highly rare Eugenoides. Renowned for its dedication to sustainability, innovation, and quality, Inmaculada employs agroforestry methods, avoiding synthetic fertilizers and agrochemicals to preserve its unique terroirTerroirBorrowed from wine: the way a place — soil, altitude, climate, even neighboring crops — expresses itself in the cup, independent of variety and process.. Its meticulous post-harvest process—from selective harvesting and anaerobic fermentationAnaerobic fermentationCherries or depulped seeds ferment in sealed, oxygen-free tanks. Produces intense, unusual flavors — cinnamon, bubblegum, boozy fruit — that divide opinion. to in-house milling and vacuum packing—ensures consistent, traceable excellence in every cup. This naturally processed Gesha comes from a meticulously curated signature lot, with only 405 kg of cherry selected and dried slowly over 25 days on raised beds. With over 75% of the lot comprising screen sizes 17 and 18, it reflects exceptional attention to detail and uniformity. The cup is expressive and elegant, with fruit-forward aromatics , leading into layered notes of ginger flowers, tropical fruits, and raspberry-like 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. . A medium 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 bright, citrus-forward acidity give it both structure and lift, while maintaining sweetness and cleanliness throughout the cup . A standout example of Gesha’s potential when precision and care are prioritized at every stage.