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 Sitio Naguey Natural

Name: Philippines Sitio Naguey Natural
Brand: Paradise Coffee Roasters
SKU: philippines-nat-6oz
Price: 12.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $13 Sale price ~~$17~~

Unit price per

weight:

6oz

12oz

5lb

Grind:

Whole Bean

Auto Drip

French Press

Quantity:

only -141 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Asia

Country: Philippines

Farm: Various

Process: Natural

Region: Belis, Atok, Benguet

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Tasting Notes

A rounded, juicy cup. Flavors of strawberry and orange with macadamia and cocoa in the finish.

Description

Philippines coffee is quite rare. Quality arabica from the region had been difficult to come by until recently because 90% of the country's production is Robusta. Most of what little arabica is grown, of any quality is in high demand from local cafes. As a result very little specialty coffee is produced and even less is exported.

Our friends at Kalsada in the Philippines have been working alongside growers to refine their coffees and bring them to the world stage. Our green buyer, Miguel Meza first met them in Manila when they were first starting out in 2013. Thanks to a successful Kickstarter campaign, they were were able to raise $15,000 to set up a small wet-mill where a group of 50 families can bring their coffee cherry for centralized processing, And have continued to expand specialty coffee production to other communities as well.

With their new washing station at Sitio Naguey they're able to produce Typica/Bourbon naturals, washed, and honey processed coffees. We have featured their Yellow Honey in 2017 and their Washed from the Sitio Belis mill in past years. Last Year it was their new Sitio Naguey natural that stood out. and that coffee has finally returned after some shipping delays due to COVID-19 delaying things a bit.

Natural process coffees are difficult to execute well but the team at Kalsada has refined this method over the years and are producing some wonderfully juicy fruit forward coffees with this process.

Coffee Review had this to say about our Sitio Naguey Natural in 2019.

Blind Assessment:

"Delicately fruit-toned, crisply sweet. Dried strawberry, baker’s chocolate, hazelnut, freesia-like flowers, cedar in aroma and cup. Sweet-toned structure with brisk acidity; velvety mouthfeel. The gentle finish leads with notes of dried strawberry and flowers supported by baker’s chocolate throughout."