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.

Galapagos La Tortuga

Name: Galapagos La Tortuga
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: galapagos-4oz
Price: 19.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $20

Unit price per

Weight:

4oz

Grind:

Whole Bean

Quantity:

only 0 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: South America

Country: Ecuador

Farm: Asociación de Cafetaleros de Santa Cruz

Process: Washed

Region: Isla Santa Cruz Isla San Cristobal

Variety: Typica, Caturra, Bourbon

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Next Roast Wednesday, July 1st. Size: 4oz

*Please note all items in your cart will roast and ship together. Any items ordered along with this coffee will roast and ship Wednesday, July 1st.

Tasting Notes

An elegant island coffee. Maple syrup, toasted nuts in the aroma with a buttery mouthfeel.

Background Info

La Tortuga is a coffee characterized for its unique and magical geographic location. The Galapagos Islands are a beautiful Ecuadorian archipelago of volcanic islands located in the Pacific Ocean, 906km from continental Ecuador. The Galapagos are famous for being the place were Darwin developed his theory of evolution, due to the vast number of unique species that he found there during his voyage in 1836, including the famous 100-year-old giant tortoises.

Galapagos is not only home to birds, sea lions, iguanas, dolphins, and gulls, but also to the exotic coffee of La Tortuga. The Cooperativa de Cafetaleros de Galapagos, composed of more than 80 producers, started in 1997 with the purpose of protecting the coffee industry while conserving the natural environment. The cooperative grows coffee of the Caturra, Typica, and Bourbon varieties at 200-450m altitude. The coffee is dry fermented over night and then dried in the sun.