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.

Colombia Finca La Primavera- Sidra Variety

Name: Colombia Finca La Primavera- Sidra Variety
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: colombia-sidra
Price: 45.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $45

Unit price per

Weight:

12oz

5Lb

6oz

Grind:

Whole Bean

Auto Drip

French Press

Quantity:

only -1 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: South America

Country: Colombia

Farm: Finca La Primavera - Arnulfo Leguizamo

Process: Fully Washed

Region: Huila

Variety: Sidra

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Roasting Wednesdays

Tasting Notes

Lime Zest, Ginger, tangerine, sugar cane. More like a sweetened citrus flavored tea than coffee.

96 points on Coffee Review! 2022

" Blind Assessment: Delicately aromatic, complex, citrusy. Bergamot, candied violet, cocoa nib, honeysuckle, pineapple taffy in aroma and cup. Richly bittersweet structure with bright acidity; plush, syrupy mouthfeel. Resonant, long, flavor-laden finish that carries through on the promise of the cup."

Background Info

Arnulfo Leguizamo of Finca La Primavera is the kind of grower who every cafetero in Colombia aspires to be: As a member of Asociación Los Naranjos, he is a leader in his community and supports his fellow farmers in their efforts to improve their quality. In 2011, he won the first prize at the Cup of Excellence with coffee from this farm. An unprecedented price of $45/lb was paid for the Cup of Excellence–winning coffee. In 2013 his coffee was used by Pete Licata to win the World Barista Competition.

He continues to be a hard-working, approachable, and generous producer, and an inspiration to others—including his son Diego, who has started managing Finca El Faldon alongside his father. Diego has trained up as a cupper and seeks to be in charge of operations in the future, a multigenerational coffee family.

Sidra is a variety developed by Nestle in Pichincha, Ecuador. A hybrid of different Ethiopian landraces they are experimenting with there.

Known for exceptional cup quality, many of the top coffees from Ecuador come from this variety. Rarely found outside of Ecuador, a few farms in neighboring Colombia have begun planting it in recent years. La Primavera is said to have received seeds of this variety from Ecuadorean Producer Juan Peña.