Rio Cristal Geisha
Bird Rock Coffee RoastersAbout This Coffee
A Panama (Boquete) Geisha produced by Ricardo Koyner and processed as a natural. Fully ripe cherries are dried on raised beds and rested before hulling. The cup is vibrant and perfumey, with notes of watermelon candy, cotton candy grapes, orange liqueur, a hint of cardamom, and refined bergamot tea; a berry-like acidity and silky body accompany a sweet, aromatic finish. Light roast.
Origin
Boquete (Panama)
Flavor Notes
Berry, Watermelon Candy, Cotton Candy Grapes, Orange Liqueur, Cardamom, Bergamot Tea
Roast Level
Light
Processing
Natural
Typology
ArabicaGeisha
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Bird Rock Coffee Roasters
Bird Rock Coffee Roasters started humble back in 2002 when founder Chuck Patton began roasting beans in his garage before eventually setting up shop in the chill Bird Rock neighborhood of La Jolla. They were pioneers in the Farm to Cup movement, meaning they skip the middlemen to build direct relationships with farmers and snag the absolute best micro-lots available. Their obsession with quality is no joke, they even grabbed the prestigious Roaster of the Year title in 2012 and are famous for hunting down rare, high-scoring varietals like Geishas. You typically won't find dark, bitter roasts here; they tend to keep things on the lighter to medium side to let the wild, fruity, and floral notes of the bean really shine through.