El Jardín

Origin

Tasting notes

Experience the triumphant return of a master producer. El Jardín is a stunning, high-altitude Colombian 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. crafted by 2020 Cup of ExcellenceCup of Excellence (COE)A national competition and auction that identifies a country's best lots each year; winning 'COE' lots command dramatic price premiums. winner Leonardo Henao. Grown at a breathtaking 2,000 meters in Santa Bárbara, Antioquia, this coffee represents over 15 years of fermentation expertise applied to an exceptional terroirTerroirBorrowed from wine: the way a place — soil, altitude, climate, even neighboring crops — expresses itself in the cup, independent of variety and process.. In the cup, it delivers a beautifully transparent and complex experience. Expect an elegant floral sweetness reminiscent of chamomile, a juicyAcidityThe 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. burst of wild peach, and a crisp, pristine finish mirroring fine black tea. It is balanced, clean, and utterly exceptional.