Best For
Best Brewed As: V60 · Chemex · AeroPress / Kalita · Carefully Dialled Espresso
You'll Like It If:
- You enjoy delicate floral and geisha-varietal coffees with a tea-like, jasmine-forward profile.
- You want a process-led Colombian lot that showcases complexity beyond traditional chocolate-and-caramel notes.
- You prefer a silky, refined body with nuanced acidity and a lingering floral finish.
- You want to explore one of Colombia's most sought-after and rarest coffee varieties.
Tasting Profile
Tasting Notes: Jasmine · Geisha Floral · Tea-Like · Stone Fruit · White Chocolate
Body: Silky & Delicate
Acidity: Bright & Balanced
Finish: Elegant, floral and persistent
Coffee Details
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Field
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Value
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Origin
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Colombia
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Region
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Fresno, Tolima
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Farm
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Inmaculada
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Variety
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Geisha
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Process
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Honey + Carbonic Maceration
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Pre-Fermentation
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4-hour aerobic stage
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Elevation
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1,500 MASL
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Why This Coffee Tastes This Way
Colombia Geisha Inmaculada is a rare expression of the legendary Geisha variety grown in Fresno, Tolima. The honey processing combined with carbonic maceration after an aerobic pre-fermentation unlocks the variety's signature floral aromatics, tea-like character, and refined sweetness. This is a coffee where terroir and process combine to create something exceptional.
Recommended Brewing
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V60: Ideal for highlighting the tea-like jasmine qualities and stone fruit notes with clarity.
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Chemex / Kalita: Perfect for a structured, elegant presentation that emphasizes the coffee's delicate complexity.
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AeroPress: Allows you to adjust extraction to bring forward either the aromatic or textural side.
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Espresso: Best as a single shot to appreciate the floral intensity and geisha variety's unique character.
1718 Brewing Tip: Start with whole beans if you plan to compare methods; filter and espresso will present this coffee's geisha characteristics differently.
Traceability & Sourcing
Colombia Geisha Inmaculada is sourced from Inmaculada Farm in Fresno, Tolima at 1,500 MASL, processed with honey and carbonic maceration. This lot represents the distinctive profile of the Geisha variety in a Colombian context.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Colombia Geisha Inmaculada?
It is a Geisha-variety coffee from Fresno, Tolima, Colombia, processed using honey processing and carbonic maceration—a rare and highly sought-after lot.
Why is Geisha coffee special?
The Geisha variety is renowned for its exceptional floral aromatics, tea-like qualities, and delicate complexity. When grown and processed with care, it produces some of the world's most distinctive coffees.
Is Colombia Geisha Inmaculada suitable for espresso?
Yes. 1718 lists espresso among the recommended methods, and a single shot will showcase the geisha variety's aromatic intensity beautifully.
