Costa Rica Cafe Greco Geisha - Voyager Series #5

Voyager Series #5

Flavor Profile: Honeysuckle, Bergamot, Jasmine

Roast Level: Light

Processing Method: Honey

Region: San Isidro, Grecia

Producer: Rodrigo Oviedo

Elevation: 1300 MASL

Variety: Geisha

Notes: For generations, the Oviedo family has farmed coffees in the foothills of the Poas Volcano in San Isidro, Grecia. Rodrigo, a third generation coffee producer, combines his family's traditional coffee growing methods with his extensive education and innovative ideas. This has lead to excellent, environmentally-friendly coffees year after year, far exceeding the expectations of coffee connoisseurs around the world.

Geisha is a Arabica coffee variety with a global reputation for excellence. The bean was first brought to prominence in Panama after a 2004 Best of Panama coffee auction, but originated in Ethiopia's Kaffa region and first exported through Costa Rica. Geisha coffees are typically more expensive than their Arabica counterparts because of low supply and incredibly high demand. The plant is difficult to grow, requiring specific environmental conditions and consistent care from coffee producers. It's uniformly high scores from the Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) also produce high demand. Coffee experts are consistently impressed by the Geisha variety's unique flavor profiles, often exceptionally floral and fruity with a vibrant, full-body. This particular bean, grown in fertile, volcanic soil, exhibits tropical notes of jasmine, honeysuckle, and bergamot.