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Gesha

About This Coffee

Gesha, also known as Geisha in Colombia, is a single origin specialty coffee from Colombia. The variety was originally discovered in Gesha, a forest in Ethiopia, brought to Panama in the 1960s, and only recently introduced to Colombia. The flavor profile features a delicate floral aroma with notes of jasmine and rose, followed by sweetness reminiscent of papaya, guanábana, or red berries. The coffee finishes with cacao notes and a pleasant caramel aftertaste. Gesha is a delicate plant with elongated bright green leaves.

Origin

Colombia

Flavor Notes

Caramelized, Jasmine, Rose, Papaya, Red Berry, Cacao

Roast Level

Processing

Typology

Arabica
Red Gesha
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The Colombian Coffee Company

The Colombian Coffee Company is a London based social enterprise founded in 2016 by Eduardo Florez and Gabriela Oakley. Eduardo grew up in Colombia experiencing poverty and conflict firsthand, and together with Gabriela, who had lived and worked in the country, they set out to build direct relationships with small farms affected by decades of civil war. They work exclusively with single origin Colombian beans that score above 85 on the specialty grading scale, roasting light to showcase fruity aromas and complex flavours. They pay above market prices and go beyond Fairtrade standards, reinvesting profits into local social projects and community development initiatives in Colombia. The company highlights individual varieties such as Caturra, Borbon, Tabi, and Gesha rather than treating Colombian coffee as a single category. Their coffee can be found at Borough Market and other London locations.

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