Colombia — Neftalí Fajardo, Gesha (Semi-Washed/Honey)

Tastes Like — 🍯 Honey • 🌸 Florals • 🍑 Stone Fruit

DETAILS

• Producer: Neftalí Fajardo
• Region: Huila, Colombia
• Varietal: Gesha
• Process: Semi-Washed (Honey)
• Altitude: 1,800+ MASL
• Size: 200g

INTRO

September presents this exceptional Geisha from Neftalí Fajardo in Huila, Colombia. The semi-washed (honey) process allows the natural sweetness and florality of the Geisha variety to shine through whilst maintaining clarity and balance.

THE PRODUCER

Neftalí Fajardo is a dedicated producer in Huila, Colombia's most celebrated coffee region. Working at high altitude with the prized Geisha variety, Neftalí has developed expertise in honey processing techniques that enhance the variety's natural characteristics.

THE PROCESS

The Semi-Washed (Honey) process involves:

• 🍒 Selective Harvest — Hand-picked at optimal ripeness
• 🔧 Depulping — Skin removed but mucilage partially retained
• ☀️ Drying — Dried with mucilage intact, developing sweetness and body
• ✅ Quality Control — Careful monitoring throughout drying phase

This honey process allows the fruit's natural sugars to infuse into the bean during drying.

THE CUP

A sweet and aromatic cup with honey sweetness, delicate florals, and ripe stone fruit. The semi-washed process adds body and complexity whilst preserving the Geisha's signature elegance. Clean finish with lingering sweetness.

Flavour Notes

• 🍯 Honey
• 🌸 Florals
• 🍑 Stone Fruit

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 8–12 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).