Details:

• Origin: Huila, Colombia

• Producer: Diwan Coffee by Yessica & Diego Parra

• Varietal: Gesha

• Process: Washed — held 48 hrs in cherry, then depulped, washed, and given a short underwater secondary fermentation

• Elevation: ~1,750 m

• Bag Size: 125g

• Roast: Filter

• Tasting Notes: Mango 🥭 • Agave 🍯 • Chamomile 🌼

Intro:

Shoebox is pleased to present Colombia Yessica & Diego Parra Gesha Washed, a striking expression of the revered Gesha variety grown on the hillsides of Huila. This washed lot combines bright tropical sweetness, floral complexity, and refined structure, offering a cup that’s both elegant and richly layered — perfect for filter brewing that highlights clarity and nuance.

The Producer:

This coffee comes from Diwan Coffee, the venture of siblings Yessica and Diego Parra, fourth‑generation coffee growers from Pitalito, Huila. With roots in their family’s coffee legacy and experience in specialty coffee gained through education and field work, Yessica and Diego established their own farm El Mirador to cultivate and process exceptional coffees. This Gesha lot marks an exciting milestone as one of their first exports, reflecting both their commitment to quality and their evolving approach to fermentation and varietal expression.

The Process:

This microlot is crafted with care using a washed process that starts with a unique 48‑hour cherry hold prior to depulping. After pulping, the beans undergo a short underwater secondary fermentation, which promotes balanced development of sweetness and structure without muddiness. The coffee is then washed clean and dried carefully, resulting in a transparent but expressive profile that lets the varietal’s natural character shine.

The Cup:

In the cup, this Shoebox Gesha delivers bright, juicy character with refined aromatics. Expect lively mango 🥭 sweetness up front, backed by rich agave 🍯‑like syrup that adds depth and body. As the coffee cools, delicate chamomile 🌼 floral nuances emerge, lending a fragrant complexity that lingers softly on the finish. Together, these notes create a vibrant yet elegant profile that evolves beautifully sip by sip.

Overall:

Shoebox’s Colombia Yessica & Diego Parra Gesha Washed is a standout filter coffee that celebrates the expressive potential of the Gesha varietal and the meticulous care of its producers. With its combination of tropical sweetness, floral lift, and structured clarity, this lot offers a deeply rewarding and memorable specialty coffee experience — ideal for those who appreciate coffee with personality, depth, and finesse.

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.