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Santa Monica Washed Gesha

from $28.00

Limited Winter Release!

For those that enjoy exceptional clarity and complexity in their cup, this coffee from our friends at Cofinet delivers. Jairo Arcila, who produced several of our favorite Colombian coffees over the past few years including our lychee co-ferment this fall, has wowed us again with the quality of this legendary Gesha varietal.

This washed Gesha from Colombia uses only the ripest coffee cherries. After being picked, the cherries are then hand sorted and floated to identify any underripe or damaged beans. The cherries are then sorted again after traveling to a new facility, followed by an underwater 30 hour anaerobic fermentation to stimulate the development of the coffee’s flavor profile. After fermentation, the cherries are puled and fully washed, after which they are left to dry on raised bed for 8 days, or until the perfect moisture content is achieved.

With this coffee, the Gesha varietal is the center of attention. This coffee is clean and delicate; orange blossom florals, honey-like sweetness, and vibrant lemon acidity all shine harmoniously as you enjoy this coffee and taste how this coffee went from farm to cup.

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Limited Winter Release!

For those that enjoy exceptional clarity and complexity in their cup, this coffee from our friends at Cofinet delivers. Jairo Arcila, who produced several of our favorite Colombian coffees over the past few years including our lychee co-ferment this fall, has wowed us again with the quality of this legendary Gesha varietal.

This washed Gesha from Colombia uses only the ripest coffee cherries. After being picked, the cherries are then hand sorted and floated to identify any underripe or damaged beans. The cherries are then sorted again after traveling to a new facility, followed by an underwater 30 hour anaerobic fermentation to stimulate the development of the coffee’s flavor profile. After fermentation, the cherries are puled and fully washed, after which they are left to dry on raised bed for 8 days, or until the perfect moisture content is achieved.

With this coffee, the Gesha varietal is the center of attention. This coffee is clean and delicate; orange blossom florals, honey-like sweetness, and vibrant lemon acidity all shine harmoniously as you enjoy this coffee and taste how this coffee went from farm to cup.

 

CUPPING NOTES
Orange blossom, honey, black tea, lemon, vibrant, clean, slick mouthfeel, tea-like body.

MORE ABOUT THIS COFFEE

Jairo Arcila is a third-generation coffee grower from Quindio, Colombia. He is married to Luz Helena Salazar and they have two children together, Carlos and Felipe Arcila, who are the co-founders of Cofinet. Jairo’s first job was at Colombia’s second-largest exporter, working as their Mill Manager for over 40 years until his retirement in 2019. Jairo bought his first coffee farm, Finca La Esmeralda, in 1987 and this is where he planted his first Caturra lot. He was fortunate enough to earn money by producing coffee on his farm in addition to working full time.

Using his savings, Jairo slowly managed to purchase five additional farms. After Esmeralda came Villarazo, Mazatlan, Santa Monica, Maracay and then Buenos Aires. During the harvest period, Jairo is able to provide a number of jobs to locals which has a significant economic impact on their community.

Jairo has received great advice and guidance from his sons who are now experts in producing Specialty Coffee. With their help, Jairo has greatly improved the picking, sorting, and processing of his coffees. His sons have also guided Jairo in the production of exotic varieties. He now grows varieties like Pink Bourbon, Java, Papayo ,and Gesha growing across all his farms. The guidance from his sons has empowered Jairo and given him the tools needed to produce fantastic coffees with amazing flavour profiles.

Besides coffee, Jairo also grows other agricultural products on his farms such as mandarin, orange, plantain, and banana. Jairo enjoys starting the day with a really good breakfast! But most importantly, he enjoys spending time with his family. (Cofinet)

GROWER
Jairo Arcila

ELEVATION
1,450 - 1,500 Meters

VARIETY
Gesha

PROCESSING
Washed

50¢ from the sale of all coffee bags go to Angels’ Place - A Pittsburgh based non-profit that cares for the children of single parents who qualify as low-income. This enables the parent to continue their own education or career, benefiting both generations.

 
 

SHIPPING: We ship orders on Tuesdays and Fridays. Order cutoff is 12pm the day PRIOR to the ship day. If you ever feel your coffee is not fresh enough, just let us know and we’ll replace it.

Domestic shipping is free for orders of $50 or more. Otherwise, it is a $7.50 flat rate anywhere in the US. We ship everything via UPS Ground.

NOTES ON GRINDING: If you choose “French Press” grind, expect it to be finer than usual, so you’re guaranteed good extraction. Some ultra fine coffee particles will make it through the screen and create a flavorful, albeit slightly opaque cup. In other words, we choose flavor over aesthetics. If you want to keep your cup looking cleaner, choose a pour over grind.

If you don’t see your preferred grind in the options then simply let us know in the notes section at checkout and we’d be happy to grind it for your favorite brewing method.

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