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 PCA 4th Place: Zou Zhou Yuan Geisha Natural

Taiwan PCA 4th Place: Zou Zhou Yuan Geisha Natural

Name: Taiwan PCA 4th Place: Zou Zhou Yuan Geisha Natural
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: taiwan-geisha-4oz
Price: 50.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $50 Sale price ~~$75~~

Unit price per

Size:

4 oz

Grind:

Whole Bean

Quantity:

only 0 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Asia

Country: Taiwan

Farm: Zou Zhou Yuan

Process: Natural

Region: Alishan

Variety: Geisha/Gesha

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Roasting Wednesdays. Size: 4 oz

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

Tasting Notes

Cherry, tangerine, and dried rose in the aroma. A soft and sweet cup with hints of grapefruit and cocoa in the finish.

Farm: Zou Zhou Yuan Farm

Process: Natural

Variety: Geisha/Gesha

Roast: Light

* Auction Lot. 4th Place 2021 Taiwan PCA Auction*

Background Info

This offering is one that is special to us. from 2010-2013 our Green Buyer Miguel Meza spent a lot of time working with coffee growers all over Taiwan to improve quality. One of the farms he frequently visited was Zou Zhou Yuan farm high in the mountains of Alishan, a region traditionally famous for Tea production.

This year Taiwan held its first ever Cupping competition and green coffee auction with Alliance for Coffee Excellence. We were among the judges of the this competition and were very impressed by the top coffees.

Several years ago farm owner Fang Cheng-lun along with other growers in Alishan began growing the Geisha variety. The Geisha variety expresses itself best in high altitude areas with cold nights. Alishan is right near the Tropic of Cancer, one of the furthest north coffee growing areas in the world. In the Winter the evening temperatures can occasionally touch freezing.

Most of the winning coffees in the auction were geisha variety grown in Alishan. Including Zou Zhou Yuan’s Natural geisha entry which took 4th place.