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.

Thailand Honey Typica

Name: Thailand Honey Typica
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: thai-honey-typica-6oz
Price: 14.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $15

Unit price per

Size:

6 oz

Quantity:

only 0 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Asia

Country: Thailand

Farm: Beanspire, Nui & Oi

Process: Honey Process

Region: Doi Saket, Chiang Mai

Variety: Typica

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Size: 6 oz

Tasting Notes

An elegant cup. Classic and distinguished at the same time. Aromas of grapefruit, cherry and guava give way to a caramel sweetness in the cup. Compared to the natural version of this same coffee it is more citrus and less berry-toned in its flavors. We recommend enjoying as a set.

Background Info

* Direct Trade Nano-lot

Shade-grown, beneath an over-story thick with cherry blossom trees, the villagers grow a handful of heirloom coffee varieties, given to them by the late king of Thailand 30-40 years prior. It's a lush, mountainous area just west of Chiang Rai, known locally as Huay Chompu, or Pink Valley.

We've been working with farms in the area over the past few years. Most of the heirloom varieties have been replaced with heartier, modern trees. But we were able to find some old plantings and gracious farmers, and we're delighted to bring you exceptional single-variety coffees, a few of which were born from these old deep-rooted coffee trees.

Honey Processed Typica

Here, the area is still mostly planted with heirloom Typica trees. This region tends to produce elegant, creamy and floral coffees. As a honey processed coffee, extra layers of citrus and tropical fruit are displayed.

Honeys are far more difficult and risky coffees to execute well compared with washed coffees, particularly in humid environments like Thailand. Thanks to our experience in Hawaii we've been able to refine the challenging drying process over the last several years. So we've worked closely with Beanspire Coffee adapting our techniques to Thai conditions in order to produce a sweet, clean, and complex coffee. The drying is carefully monitored over 2-3 weeks to ensure even moisture and lack of unwanted fermentation.

This Limited Edition coffee is a special, Direct Trade collaboration with Beanspire Coffee in Thailand and coffee farmers Nui and Oi of Doi Sacket.

Order all four nano-lot coffees in the Pink Valley Thai Taster's Set: Java & Bourbon, Honey Thai Typica, and Natural Thai Typica