Gesha Village Estate Lot E22, Ethiopia

Since 2017, we’ve sourced from Gesha Village Estate, the extraordinary project of Adam Overton and Rachel Samuel in western Ethiopia that began in 2011. The farm is located just a few miles from the Gesha variety’s birthplace in the Gori Gesha forest. Their coffees have consistently stood out for their purity, elegance, and radiant florals. Lot E-22 presents a sweet, fruit-forward cup with lush notes of peach jam, tangerine sparkle, and honeysuckle.

Produced by Adam Overton and Rachel Samuel, the Gesha Village Estate Lot E22 represents a distinct expression of western Ethiopia. This lot features the Gesha varietal, a plant famously prized in the specialty industry for its delicate, tea-like clarity and complex aromatic profile. When roasted by George Howell Coffee, this specific harvest highlights vibrant notes of peach jam, tangerine sparkle, and honeysuckle.

While individual lots vary based on processing and micro-climate, the Gesha variety is globally celebrated for its ability to showcase nuanced, high-toned acidity. Enthusiasts looking to better identify these specific characteristics in the cup may find it helpful to reference the flavor wheel to categorize the interplay between the stone fruit sweetness and floral aromatics present in this coffee. By focusing on the unique terroir of the estate, this selection offers a refined look at the potential of Ethiopian coffee production.