Las Margaritas Gesha Natural

This beautifully structured coffee opens with aromas of strawberry jam, guava, and cocoa nib. Notes of tamarind and butter toffee accompany purple grape sweetness in the cup. Almond and red grapefruit notes emerge in the layered finish, with a bit of thyme lingering on the tongue.

Available whole bean in an 8oz or 4oz pouch. This coffee roasts and ships on Mondays and Thursdays. Please scroll down for more details.

Details

Producer: Rigoberto Herrera Farm: Las Margaritas, Café Granja La Esperanza Region: Caicedonia, Valle del Cauca Altitude: 1,570-1,850 masl Varietal: Gesha Process: Natural Roast: Light-Medium Notes: Guava, Red Grapefruit, Butter Toffee

The Story

After picking, the cherries are placed in fermentation tanks for 7 days of anaerobic fermentation. They are then dehydrated for 24 hours in a silo at 37°C (98.6°F) before drying for 20 days in a parabolic sun dryer. Once the drying process is complete, the coffee rests in a temperature-controlled warehouse.

Direct Trade

Nearly a century old, and spread across five farms in Valle del Cauca and Cundinamarca, Colombia, Café Granja La Esperanza has taken great strides under the Herrera brothers’ leadership and forward-thinking vision. In the last decade, the farm has transitioned away from traditional commodity-market coffees to the delicate and exquisite varieties coveted by the specialty coffee industry.

The Herrera brothers' patience and willingness to experiment with rare varieties has won them numerous accolades from the SCA and Roasters Guild. They are also known for their fair and innovative production and labor practices. Optimal work conditions are a priority at the estate, where workers are paid fair wages and child labor is not permitted.

Produced by Rigoberto Herrera in the Caicedonia region of Valle del Cauca, the Las Margaritas Gesha Natural represents a meticulous approach to coffee cultivation in Colombia. This lot features the Gesha varietal, a plant widely celebrated for its distinct, tea-like elegance and complex aromatic profile. By utilizing a natural process—where the coffee cherry is dried intact around the bean—the producer encourages a unique development of sugars and acids that often results in a heavier, more fruit-forward cup.

Roasted by PT's Coffee Roasting, this specific selection highlights a vibrant interplay of guava, red grapefruit, and butter toffee. These characteristics offer a compelling study in how processing methods and varietal genetics converge to create a nuanced sensory experience. For those looking to further explore the descriptors found in this coffee, referencing a flavor wheel can provide a helpful framework for identifying these specific fruit and confectionary notes during your next brew.