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Acacia Hills, Gesha

Roasted by Five Senses

Geisha varietal from Ngorongoro Crater with creamy peach and jasmine notes.

Acacia Hills, Gesha — Five Senses
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From the roaster

Creamy peach, makrut lime & fragrant jasmine.


Close to the birthplace of Gesha, our fruitful relationship with Acacia Hills continues to bear delicious fruit. The dramatic landscape on the slopes of the Ngorongoro Crater and the surrounding microclimate has resulted in a unique expression of the Gesha varietal. Tanzania is renowned for its vast wilderness, famous landscapes and stunning coffees boasting elegant acidity. Coupling the natural terroir Tanzania offers with a mature Gesha varietal yields a unique and unmistakable flavour profile of pure elegance. Rigorous hard work, diligence and the leadership of Leon & Aideen Christianakis have resulted in this beautiful multi-dimensional coffee. Expect a light fruity exchange you’ve come to expect from other Acacia Hills varieties and experience the perfect medley of creamy peach, makrut lime and fragrant jasmine.

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Context

Geisha is prized in specialty coffee circles for its distinctive floral and tea-like clarity, qualities that shine through in this offering from Five Senses. Sourced from Acacia Hills in Tanzania's Ngorongoro Crater region, this natural-processed lot delivers an aromatic profile centered on fragrant jasmine and bergamot, complemented by stone fruit and citrus elements. The roaster identifies creamy peach, makrut lime, and grapefruit notes alongside the varietal's characteristic florals—a combination suggesting both delicate brightness and rounded sweetness. For those exploring how terroir and processing interact with Geisha's inherent character, this represents an opportunity to experience the varietal in an African context.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Acacia Hills, Gesha taste like?

Expect tasting notes of creamy peach, makrut lime, fragrant jasmine, bergamot, citrus, floral, and grapefruit.

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