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.

Philippines Gloria Estate Dark Roast

Name: Philippines Gloria Estate Dark Roast
Brand: Paradise Coffee Roasters
SKU: philippines-catimor
Price: 25.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $25

Unit price per

weight:

12oz

3x12oz

5lb

Grind:

Whole Bean

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Coffee Profile

Continent: Asia

Country: Philippines

Farm: Gloria Estate

Process: Yeast fermented washed

Region: Bukidnon

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Tasting Notes

A well balanced darker roast livened by citrus notes. Lime and Mesquite in the aroma. The cup is is sweet with notes of cola and Toasted Marshmallow.

Farm: Gloria Estate

Process: Yeast Fermentation Washed

Variety: Catimor

Roast: Dark

Description

If you haven't yet had an excellent coffee - or any coffee - from the Philippines, start here. Quality Arabica coffee from the region had been difficult to come by until recently because 90% of the country's production is commercial grade Robusta, and most of it is locally consumed. Yet the third wave cafe movement has been growing rapidly over the past 5 years, as has their export of quality Arabica beans.

Gloria Estate is a large farm at 900-1100m in the hills below the Kitanglad Mountain range on Mindanao, The Philippines southern most island. The largest Pineapple farms in the world are located nearby and the landscape looks quite similar the to western Oahu, Hawaii where pineapples and coffee are grown.

Miguel visited the farm during the harvest season in 2018. Their quality has steadily improved since then, aided by the use of yeasts in fermentation. Coffee is planted under the shade of Rainbow Eucalyptus trees. They grow several varieties on the farm: Catimor, Typica, and Orange Bourbon. We selected the Catimor for its lively citric-like acidity. Roasted darker it maintains these qualities and also has pleasing roast flavors of toasted marshmallow, mesquite, and a brown sugar like sweetness. Also great as an espresso for milk based drinks.