I felt it was time for a special coffee. This one caught my eye:
“Floral and herbaceous hints trigger a retro-nasal effect while drinking. Simple syrup sweetness accented by jasmine, lemongrass tea, stone fruits, lemon jell-o, baking spice, and a refreshing vibrance. Stunning pour over! City to Full City.”
This is what Wikipedia says about
“Gesha coffee, sometimes referred to as Geisha coffee,[1] is a variety of coffee tree that originated in the Gori Gesha forest, Ethiopia, though it is now grown in several other nations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is widely known for its unique flavor profile of floral and sweet notes, its high selling price, and its exclusivity as its demand has increased over the years.”
So Gesha coffee is like a Burundi bean that found its way to the high altitude volcanic regions of Guatemala. I was convinced that these would make a nice Christmas roast, and great gifting for someone who likes premium-exotic coffee.
The Gesha coffees boast more fruit/floral profile than typical Guatemalan beans. But don’t let that turn you off. Here is what Sweet Maria’s had to say:
“The profile was significantly more fruited, and florals were a lot lower intensity than my City roast. But there was also a deliciously tart side to the bittersweetness, along with aromatic fruits like concord grape, plum juice, and a hint of raspberry. Both roasts made an absolutely spectacular pour-over brew.”
