Blind Assessment

Resonantly floral, gently fruity, cocoa-toned. Cocoa nib, narcissus, pomegranate, Meyer lemon zest, sandalwood in aroma and cup. Juicy, malic acidity; very full, quite satiny mouthfeel. Floral-toned, fruity finish supported by cocoa nib.

Notes

Produced from trees of the rare Ethiopia-derived botanical variety Gesha (also Geisha) by Adam and Rachel Overton. With its generally elongated beans and distinctive floral and crisp, often chocolaty cup, the Gesha variety continues to distinguish itself as one of the world’s most unique coffees. Although the Gesha variety originated in Ethiopia, it was “discovered” by the coffee world in 2004 growing in Boquete, Panama, and Panama continues to dominate the expanding world of Gesha. This particular version, however, is the outcome of efforts to commercialize Gesha in the region from which it originally came. It is processed by the natural method (dried in the whole fruit) with the addition of ORO yeast. 1980 Cafe is a Tainan City, Taiwan-based specialty coffee roaster. Visit www.1980cafetw.com for more information.

Bottom Line

A richly perfumed natural Ethiopia Gesha with big florals up front and complex bittersweet-tart fruit notes as ballast.

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