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 Wush Wush Honey

Name: Colombia Wush Wush Honey
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: wush-4
Price: 25.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $25

Unit price per

Weight:

4 oz

12 oz

5 lb

Grind:

Whole Bean

Auto Drip

French Press

Quantity:

only 0 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: South America

Country: Colombia

Farm: Finca Santa Maria

Process: Honey

Region: Santander

Variety: Wush Wush

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

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Tasting Notes

Lavender and honey in the aroma. A sweet cup notes of sugar cane and candied ginger. delicate floral notes linger into the finish.

Background Info.

Finca Santa Maria is one of nine farms within Hacienda Cafetera La Pradera in Aratoca, Santander, Colombia. Santa Maria is run by 22 women, all heads of household, and follows La Pradera’s mission of strengthening the Santander coffee cluster, contributing positively to the community, and producing coffee in harmony with the natural world.

Finca Santa Maria is certified with the Con Manos de Mujer seal, verifying that it was produced by the hard work of women coffee producers. They share the labor of planting, tending, pruning, harvesting, and processing the coffee. La Pradera also involves both locals and visitors in the operations of the farm, inviting everyone to visit and see the hard work that the women of Finca Santa Maria have undertaken.

This lot of Wush Wush coffee underwent Honey processing. Ripe cherries are harvested with a sugar content of 20 degrees Brix. Cherries are then cleaned and sorted before being fermented whole for 30 hours, pulped, and dry fermented for an additional 60 hours. The fermented, pulped coffee is then dehydrated for 24 hours before being moved to the marquee to be dried for 15–20 days.

Wush Wush Variety

Wush wush is the name of locale in Southwest Ethiopia. Several coffee plants from this area exist in research collections around the world. One or more of these has recently found its way into the hands of some growers in Colombia. Like many other Ethiopia Landrace varieties it shows high sweetness and interesting floral and spice complexities.