Xmas coffee: Colombia Jose Gregorio Washed Geisha

In this Geisha lot, you can expect tasting notes of peach, jasmine, and bergamot, with a sweet, complex and floral flavor characteristic of the Geisha variety. By purchasing it, you are not only enjoying a unique taste experience but also helping José and his family have a better quality of life.

José Gregorio Calderón Parra is a passionate and dedicated coffee farmer who has been working with coffee for more than 26 years. Fourteen years ago, he founded his own farm, Finca Holanda, located in the municipality of El Mesón, in the coffee region of Huila, Colombia. Since then, he has been producing high quality coffees like this Geisha. Finca Holanda is in a privileged location, in a region that is known for producing some of the best coffees in Colombia. The altitude of the farm, at 1700 meters above sea level, is one of the most important factors contributing to the quality of Huila coffee. The climatic conditions at this altitude are optimal for the cultivation of specialty coffee, as there is an ideal combination of sunlight, humidity and temperature. In addition, the farm benefits from nutrient-rich soil, which is essential for the healthy growth of specialty coffee.

Geisha coffee has gained popularity in recent years due to its distinctive flavor profile, which is both delicate and vibrant. This makes the Geisha variety one of the most exotic and prized in the specialty coffee world. The coffee undergoes a washed process with fermentation, meaning the coffee seeds are fully depulped before drying after a period of fermentation in the cherry. Only ripe fruits are harvested and fermented for 18 hours in the cherry. Then, the beans are depulped and fermented for 30 hours in tanks before being washed and dried on raised beds for 25 days. The production and processing method used at Finca Holanda showcases José’s dedication to producing specialty coffees and demonstrating the excellence of Huila coffee. He understands the importance of each stage of the production process, from the careful selection of varieties to meticulous attention to the beans during processing.