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 Omkoi - Sopa's Estate

Name: Thailand Omkoi - Sopa's Estate
Brand: Paradise Coffee Roasters
SKU: thai-omkoi-6oz
Price: 16.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $17

Unit price per

weight:

6oz

12oz

3x12oz

5Lb

Grind:

Whole Bean

Quantity:

only -28 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Asia

Country: Thailand

Farm: Sopa's Estate

Process: Washed

Region: Omkoi, Chiang Mai

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Tasting Notes

A delicate and complex cup. White grape, lime, and honey in the aroma. Tea-like with a citric acidity and cane sugar sweetness. hints of white tea linger in the aftertaste

Description

Omkoi is one of the most remote areas in Thailand that grows coffee. It takes a 4 hour car ride from Chiang Mai city to get to the farm (this traveling time to get to farms in Thailand is rare). The difficulty of getting to this area means that illicit crops such as opium can still be found. Coffee in this area is thus being used as an alternative cash crop to replace opium plantation. Omkoi is one of Thailand's most famous regions for coffee. It is not unexpected to see coffees from this area appear in Top 10 producers' competition in Thailand. This specific lot is a fully washed coffee that's wet fermented for 24 hours and dried on plastic-covered raised beds. It is produced by a woman farmer and processor, Sopa. After working at an electronic parts factory in the city she decided to return home to Omkoi and try her hand at growing coffee. Sopa planted her farm in 2008 with a mix of Typica and Catuai at 1300m elevation. "Sopa's Estate" coffees are usually among the highest ranked in Thailand's annual cupping competition. This year her entry took 6th place.