What is specialty coffee?

Specialty coffee refers to high-quality coffee beans that are sourced from specific microclimates, carefully cultivated, harvested, and processed to bring out unique flavors and characteristics. It emphasizes quality, sustainability, and traceability throughout the entire coffee supply chain.

How is specialty coffee different from regular coffee?

Specialty coffee focuses on the quality and unique characteristics of the coffee beans, whereas regular coffee is more about mass production and consistency. Specialty coffee often has distinct flavors, and its beans are graded and scored based on attributes such as aroma, taste, and body.

What is single-origin coffee?

Single-origin coffee refers to coffee beans that are sourced from a single geographical region, farm, or producer. This can highlight the unique characteristics of the coffee beans influenced by the specific climate, soil, and processing methods of that region.

How is Geisha Coffee graded and scored?

Specialty Geisha Coffee is graded and scored using a standardized system developed by the Specialty Coffee Association. Beans are evaluated based on factors such as aroma, flavor, acidity, body, and balance. A coffee must score at least 80 out of 100 points to be considered specialty grade.

What are the best brewing methods for Geisha Coffee?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as the best brewing method depends on personal preferences and the specific characteristics of the coffee beans. Common methods include pour-over, French press, Aeropress, espresso, and cold brew. Experimenting with different methods can help you find the best way to showcase the unique flavors of Geisha Coffee.

How should I store Geisha Coffee?

To maintain freshness and flavor, store Geisha Coffee in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator or freezer, as temperature fluctuations can negatively affect the taste and quality.

Aged Sumatra Semiga 7

Name: Aged Sumatra Semiga 7
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: aged-sumatra
Price: 30.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $30

Unit price per

Weight:

12oz

3x12oz

5lb

Grind:

Whole Bean

Auto Drip

French Press

Quantity:

only -120 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Asia

Country: Indonesia

Farm: Various

Process: Anaerobic Washed, Wet-hulled, Aged 7 years

Region: Simalungun, Sumatra

Variety: Sigurarutang, Typica

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Tasting Notes

Rich, rustic, smokey. Hickory and cedar firewood, supported by dark chocolate, cinnamon spice, butter and tobacco. Excellent paired with pancakes and maple syrup.

Background Info

A very special aged coffee from Lisa and Leo in Sumatra. Semiga 7 'Gold 7' alluding to the golden color this green coffee has taken after 7 years of aging.

This coffee started out life as a special prepare Wet-hulled coffee similar the Siamang Forest lot we carry from them. Coffee cherries from the Silimakuta sub growing region of Simalungun underwent anaerobic fermentation in bags after pulping. This lot was screened out to separate the Peaberries. It is about 70% small peaberry beans.

Half of this lot was sold in a Specialty Coffee of Indonesia auction in November 2014. The other half was kept for aging. The coffee was stored in Grain-pro lined burlap bags. Once a year, at the beginning of each harvest season the coffees were laid out on shaded drying tables for a couple of days, and then re-bagged.

While some things get old, others become vintage and acquire a patina of sorts, adding character that can only come from journey. The best aged Sumatra coffees wear their history with pride: they become heavy, deep, and resonant, with added mouthfeel and viscosity. Cedar, tobacco, chocolate, and butter notes add complexity to an already intriguing profile.

Much like a 50 year old vintage cognac, this has a faint hint of age which adds to it's charm. Aged Sumatran coffees aren't like anything but themselves, and we love them for that.