Lavender, Rosemary, Earl Grey, Mimosa
With a background in genetics, farmer Wilder Lazo made the jump to producing coffee in 2017. He now operates a varietal program in Huila boasting more than 12 different varieties. We tried this incredible Gesha for the first time early in 2024, and as soon as the new harvest became available we jumped at the chance to get our hands on some of this incredible coffee.
This coffee undergoes a meticulous ‘semi-washed’ double fermentation process. Washed coffee beans normally have the entirety of their sugar-rich mucilage pulped away. This gesha retains its mucilage in the first fermentation phase, which takes place in GrainPro bags for 140 hours. In the second phase, the mucilage is removed and the beans ferment in tanks for a further two days, after which they are sun-dried for 18 days. Tangerine peel is added to the wet parchment of the beds during the drying phase, infusing the beans with extra zest which amplifies its floral flavours. We therefore chose a roasting profile specifically focused on bringing out these delicate floral flavours, and the result is a stunning, unique flavour profile including, lavender, rosemary, and mimosa. A truly unique cup that we are proud to have on our limited selection shelf.
Region: Acevedo, Huila
Variety: Gesha
Processing: Semi-Washed Anaerobic
Growing altitude: 1,890 meters
Direct Trade via Forest Coffee