Blind Assessment

Fruit-forward, gently spice-toned, floral. Cantaloupe, narcissus, nutmeg, cocoa nib, amber in aroma and cup. Juicy, balanced acidity; vibrantly silky, very smooth mouthfeel. Long, lingering, fruity and floral finish.

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 honey method (some fruit flesh is left on the beans during the drying process). Bear Lake Coffee Co., a B Corp-certified coffeehouse and roastery located in Barronett, Wisconsin, is committed to sustainability through its Coffee with a Purpose™ initiative, which ensures that farmers receive compensation well above the Fairtrade Premium for their exceptional small-batch coffee. Visit www.bearlakecoffee.com for more information.

Bottom Line

A very rare Gesha lot that’s exceptionally balanced, richly sweet, and enticingly complex.

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