THE CUP

Juicy and tropical. Raspberry, guava, and passion fruit sit at the forefront, supported by cranberry, blood orange, and a long floral finish. Glossy in texture with lively acidity and layered sweetness — a standout Gesha with both depth and elegance.

THE ORIGIN

• Farm: Villa Caney

• Producer: Gilberto Chilito Benabides

• Region: Llanada de Naranjas, San Agustín, Huila, Colombia

• Variety: Gesha

• Altitude: 1,650 masl

• Harvest: Dec. 2024 – Jan. 2025

• Process: Washed (with partial semi-washed lots)

THE PRODUCER

Coffee has been in Gilberto’s life since the age of 15. Today, alongside his wife Marta and their three children, he manages Villa Caney — a 2-hectare farm with around 1,300 Gesha trees. With the help of six seasonal pickers, only the ripest cherries are harvested, hand-selected, and processed with meticulous care.

THE PROCESS

This lot was traditionally washed, with a small portion semi-washed to extend mucilage contact — adding to its berry-driven sweetness. After fermentation, cherries are washed and carefully dried in solar dryers for up to a month, allowing the coffee to stabilize and mature for a refined, long-lasting profile.

WHY WE LOVE IT

Villa Caney Gesha is a vibrant expression of San Agustín terroir, lifted by Gilberto’s hands-on precision. Tropical fruit depth, floral finesse, and polished structure make this a coffee worth savoring slowly.

Tasting Notes: Raspberry, Guava & Passion fruit

What is the roast recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12 - should we have any left in stock!). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.