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.

Taiwan Taiwu Champagne Natural

Name: Taiwan Taiwu Champagne Natural
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: taiwanCN-4oz
Price: 23.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $24

Unit price per

Size:

4 oz

Grind:

Whole Bean

Quantity:

only 0 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Asia

Country: Taiwan

Farm: Taiwu village

Process: Champagne Natural process

Region: Pingtung County, 900-1100m

Variety: Typica

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Roasting March 17th, 2020. Size: 4 oz

*please note: items in your cart will roast and ship together.

Tasting Notes

While typically a classic Island profile coffee similar to Kona and Jamaica Blue Mountain; Sweet and balanced and mild. Subjected to our champagne natural process and the flavor transforms in to a delightfully fruited cup. strawberry, milk chocolate and peach.

Background Info

* Direct Trade Nano-lot

You probably didn't know Taiwan grows coffee. Actually they have a fairly long history of coffee cultivation there, but almost all of the coffee is consumed domestically. Typica trees were brought from Kona to Southern Taiwan more than 80 years ago while Taiwan was a colony of Japan. Plantations were established in the mountains of Pingtung and tended to by Indigenous Paiwan tribe farmers. Coffee production was abandoned for decades, but as Taiwan's café culture and coffee consumption grew over the past 2-3 decades, the old trees were used as parent material to establish new farms around Paiwan villages. One of these villages is called Taiwu. Our green buyer Miguel began working with growers from this village in 2010 to help improve quality. This past November Miguel returned to Taiwan to teach the producers our 'Champagne natural' process. Using wine yeast to ferment the cherries before a carefully controlled drying process this method produces enhanced acidity and a smoother mouthfeel along with complex fruit flavors.