Colombia — Luis Enrique & Robinson Cuellar, Finca La Pradera, Washed Gesha

Tastes Like — 🍊 Orange • 🥭 Mango • 🍍 Passionfruit • 🌸 Floral

DETAILS

• Producers: Luis Enrique & Robinson Cuellar
• Farm: Finca La Pradera
• Region: Santa María, Huila, Colombia
• Varietal: Gesha
• Process: Washed
• Altitude: 2,050 MASL
• Size: 250g

INTRO

A vibrant and tropical Gesha from brothers Luis Enrique and Robinson Cuellar at Finca La Pradera in Huila, Colombia. Orange, mango, and passionfruit drive a lush, fruit-forward profile, underpinned by the classic florals of well-grown Gesha. Grown at 2,050 metres above sea level, this is a coffee of altitude, expertise, and vivid character.

THE PRODUCER

Finca La Pradera is a six-hectare farm in Santa María, Huila, managed by brothers Luis Enrique and Robinson Cuellar. Of the farm's total area, 3.5 hectares are dedicated to coffee production at 2,050 metres above sea level, supporting around 13,000 coffee trees across a diverse range of cultivars — from Caturra and Pacamara to Pink Bourbon, Chiroso, and Gesha.

The brothers bring complementary skills to the farm: Luis Enrique is an agronomist who manages the plots and commercialisation of the coffee, whilst Robinson oversees processing and drying. This partnership produces coffees of exceptional precision and consistency. Their ambition extends further — they are actively working to introduce even more exclusive varieties including Laurina, Sidra, and Bourbon Ají, to continue elevating the farm's portfolio.

THE PROCESS

The Washed process at Finca La Pradera involves:

• 🍒 Selective Harvest — Cherries hand-picked at peak ripeness
• 💧 Flotation — Cherries floated to remove underripes and defects
• 🧪 Initial Fermentation — 24 hours of pre-depulping fermentation
• 🔧 Depulping — Fruit skin removed after the initial ferment
• 🧪 Secondary Fermentation — A further 48–52 hours of post-depulping fermentation
• 💧 Washing — Seeds washed with a small amount of mucilage intentionally left intact
• 🌡️ Greenhouse Drying — Dried inside a parabolic greenhouse for 18–25 days

The extended two-stage fermentation and carefully controlled greenhouse drying deliver a clean, expressive Gesha with a vibrant tropical fruit character.

THE CUP

Lush and tropical. Orange and mango lead the way with abundant sweetness, whilst passionfruit adds a bright, tangy edge. Gesha florals run throughout, bringing lift and elegance to a cup that is as approachable as it is complex. A wonderful expression of the variety from one of Huila's most ambitious farms.

Flavour Notes

• 🍊 Orange
• 🥭 Mango
• 🍍 Passionfruit
• 🌸 Floral