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 Zhou Zhu Yuan SL34

Name: Taiwan Zhou Zhu Yuan SL34
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: taiwan-SL34-4oz
Price: 19.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $20 Sale price ~~$30~~

Unit price per

Size:

4 oz

Grind:

Whole Bean

Quantity:

only -2 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Asia

Country: Taiwan

Farm: Zhou Zhu Yuan

Process: Washed

Region: Alishan

Variety: SL34

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Roasting Wednesday, December, 16th 2020. Size: 4 oz

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

Tasting Notes

Cherry and Grapefruit in the aroma. A bright cup with hints of almond and caramel.

Background Info

* Direct Trade Nano-lot

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 Zhou Zhu Yuan farm high in the mountains of Alishan, a region traditionally famous for Tea production. At the farm two varieties were growing. Typica, and another unknown variety that at the time we simply called 'Sumatra' on the assumption I may have been some type of hybrid variety introduced from Indonesia. A couple years ago farm owner Fang Cheng-lun sent samples of these trees for genetic testing and the origin was revealed. SL34!

SL34 is a selection made by Scott Laboratories in Kenya in the 1930's and is one of primary varieties grown there and is known to produce exceptional cup quality. While closely related to both Typica and Bourbon it is not identical to either. Earlier this year genetic testing of coffee plant material all across Yemen found plants that are a match to the SL34 variety and are still being cultivated by growers there today.

When Miguel visited to Taipei Coffee Expo last year he tasted some of the SL34 Washed at the booth of Zhou-Zhu Yuan and was very impressed by the completeness and elegance of the cup and asked Fang to reserve some for Paradise from the next harvest. We don't have much of it be we are happy to be Roasting this coffee for the first time ever in the USA.

Tasting notes: Almond, Cherry, Grapefruit