Advent Coffee 14

Brew Box Advent Calendar – 2024

La Bohemia, Cosmic Gesha

Producer: Raquel & Carlos Lasso
Origin: La Bohemia, La Unión, Nariño, Colombia
Roaster: Plot Roasting
Cultivar: Gesha
Process: Washed
Altitude: 1,900 masl
Taste Profile: Raspberry, white grape, green apple, citrus, with aromas of elderflower and orange blossom.

The Story

At La Bohemia farm, nestled at 1,900 meters above sea level in the mystical fog of Nariño, Colombia, Raquel and Carlos Lasso craft a unique and elegant coffee. This washed Gesha, celebrated for its "cosmic" qualities, is grown among 10,000 coffee trees. The farm also features innovative practices, including a self-sustainable greenhouse. Carlos oversees every step of the processing, using his sensory skills to perfect each batch. For this Cosmic Gesha, he fermented the coffee for 8 days (196 hours) in its mucilage, finishing the process by tasting the must, which he described as "tasting like a good wine." After fermentation, the coffee undergoes minimal washing and is sun-dried on raised beds.

The washed process is key to the coffee’s bright and clean flavor profile. Cherries are carefully sorted and fermented in controlled tanks, ensuring optimal fermentation and minimizing the risk of off-flavors. After fermentation, the coffee is washed with minimal water and then dried on raised beds, preserving its natural brightness. This meticulous attention to detail results in a coffee bursting with vibrant fruit notes and delicate floral aromas.

The Roaster

Plot Roasting specializes in sourcing exquisite coffees and emphasizes sustainable, innovative processing techniques. Their meticulous approach to roasting highlights the unique flavors of each batch, ensuring the rich heritage of the coffee shines through. For more information, visit Plot Roasting.