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Geisha, Colombia
€22.50 – €75.00 — or subscribe and save up to 15%
SCA Score: 89
Producer: La Molienda by Orlando Sanchez
Region: Huila, Colombia
Altitude: 1,700 ASL
Varietal: Geisha
Process: Honey
Cupping Profile: Cantaloupe, yuzu, orange flowers, elegant acidity, clean mouthfeel
Recommended For: Filter
Description
For the coffee lover, a Geisha from La Molienda isn’t just a morning caffeine fix; it’s an educational experience. The variety serves as a benchmark for what coffee can achieve when genetic potential meets obsessive farm management. This coffee is suitable for pour-over brew.
The Story of La Molienda
Deep in the heart of Palestina, Huila, lies La Molienda—a farm that has become a beacon for specialty coffee enthusiasts. Managed by Orlando Sanchez, a producer with over 25 years of agricultural expertise, the farm represents a perfect intersection of high-altitude terroir and relentless experimentation.
The Geisha variety from La Molienda is a testament to the transformative power of high-altitude terroir and experimental processing. Grown on volcanic soils, these beans represent the pinnacle of the specialty coffee world, often commanding record-breaking scores and auction prices.
The Terroir
Perched at an elevation of 1,700+ metres above sea level, La Molienda benefits from the unique microclimate of Southern Huila. This altitude ensures a slower cherry maturation process, which results in the remarkable depth and vibrant acidity that Huila coffees are world-renowned for.