{"product_id":"shoebox-carlos-estrella-washed-gesha-colombia","title":"Shoebox Coffee Roasters - Carlos Estrella - Washed Gesha | Colombia","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eColombia — Carlos Estrella, Washed Gesha | La Unión, Nariño\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍑 Peach Ice Cream • 🌿 Jasmine Green Tea • 🍋 Meyer Lemon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carlos Estrella\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Estrella — La Jacoba plot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Unión, Nariño, Colombia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gesha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed: 10hr cool anaerobic in cherry (sealed barrels), washed twice, solar-dried 20 days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2,000 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 125g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlos Estrella is one of the pioneers of quality coffee in Nariño, and this Gesha microlot from La Jacoba — the highest of three distinct plots across his 8-hectare farm La Estrella — is a masterclass in elegant Colombian Gesha. The process is intentionally restrained: a short, cool 10-hour anaerobic cherry fermentation, washed twice to remove all mucilage, then solar-dried for 20 days. The result is exactly what Shoebox love from this origin: elegant florals laced with juicy acidity and great texture. Hot, it opens with ripe peach ice cream lactic sweetness; as it cools, jasmine green tea and Meyer lemon take over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarlos Estrella is a third-generation coffee farmer who has been involved in farm operations from childhood. As he took greater control of the family farm, he began experimenting with differentiated varietals and advanced processing, eventually becoming recognised as one of the pioneers for quality in Nariño. His farm La Estrella sits at 2,000 MASL and is divided into three distinct plots — La Jacoba, El Mirador, and El Rancho — each with its own microclimate and varietal focus. This subdivision allows for precise quality control across different growing conditions, with different varietals planted in each zone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Gesha microlot comes specifically from La Jacoba, where Gesha grows alongside pink bourbon trees — the interaction of these varietals in the same microclimate contributing to the lot's exceptional complexity and cup clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA deliberately short and controlled fermentation protocol designed to let the Gesha variety speak clearly:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003ePeak-ripeness picking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Cherry selected at precise ripeness and immediately placed in sealed barrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🧪 \u003cstrong\u003eShort cool anaerobic fermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — 10 hours in cherry in sealed barrels at cool temperature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eDouble washing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Removed and washed twice to fully strip mucilage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eSolar drying\u003c\/strong\u003e — 20 days on solar dryers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brevity and cool temperature of the fermentation is the key: enough to develop complexity without introducing any process-forward character — a testament to Carlos's precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and precise. Hot, the cup opens with ripe, lactic peach ice cream sweetness and expressive florals; as it cools, jasmine green tea emerges alongside a bright Meyer lemon acidity. A Colombian Gesha that exemplifies clarity and refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍑 \u003cstrong\u003ePeach Ice Cream\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🌿 \u003cstrong\u003eJasmine Green Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🍋 \u003cstrong\u003eMeyer Lemon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e","brand":"Shoebox Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"Standard - 0-6 Weeks off Roast \/ May 5th","offer_id":57888023380342,"sku":"SHOE-CARLOS-W-GESHA-MAY05","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/CarlosEstrella-shopify.webp?v=1779026851","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/shoebox-carlos-estrella-washed-gesha-colombia","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}