This is a PRE-ORDER ONLY, which will end at Midnight on Monday, August 25th. There will only be (25) Whole Bean 10oz bags, so make sure to claim yours right away.
We'll roast this coffee on Monday and will ship via USPS (or via pickup at the Roastery in Warrenville) on Tuesday August 26th.
Description: "We brought in this exquisite Nicaragua Gesha last December and we were amazed at how delicious it tasted. Well, we had an opportunity to bring a little more into the roastery and it's just as spectacular as we remembered it - and we're so excited to share it with you again! The profile of this coffee is a journey in itself, changing dramatically as it cools. Warm, the coffee's taste and aroma is savory with notes of basil, heirloom tomato and watercress. It has a delicate, tea-like body reminiscent of a white or oolong tea. As it approaches room temperature, the profile transforms, revealing hibiscus flower, tropical fruits, and white grape. The acidity is bright and present but beautifully balanced. This Gesha is as stunning and dynamic as we remember it. " Roaster Tony
Background: La Bastilla Coffee Estates, located in the north-east region of Jinotega, Nicaragua, is renowned for its coffee. On its two farms, Finca La Bastilla and Finca Santa Luz, the estate employs around 50 permanent and up to 600 temporary employees during the harvest season. Surrounded by the natural reserve Cerro Datanli El Diablo, just a few kilometers from Lago de Apanas, Finca La Bastilla is a tropical paradise for the fauna and flora founded on deep, favorable volcanic soils. Since 2003, the farm has been certified by the Rainforest Alliance and is striving for continued excellence.
Geisha is a prized cultivar, which is renowned for its flavor and, often, for its eye-popping price. Originally named Gesha (for the town of Gesha in Ethiopia) the rare coffee is also known as Geisha. The highly sought-after Geisha cup profile is often associated with bright citrus, honeysuckle sweetness, and delicate tea-like and floral notes. However, the cultivation and harvesting of Geisha coffees involves special care and attention. Geisha coffee trees tend to have low yields and can be susceptible to leaf rust. The unique flavor profile, in combination with low-yielding, temperamental trees, make Geisha a specialty-coffee treasure.
Our Studio Series Elite designation is for unique coffees that offer cleanliness and complexities which far exceed expectations. Even more so than our standard Studio Series, the Elite marks it as an exceptional find.
