Colombia - Penas Blancas Gesha Natural (Filter)

Here's a seriously funky coffee from the folks at Passport! It's a gesha with a wild complexity that'll have you firing your grinder up to make another before your cup's empty. Makes an exciting special occasion filter, or make it as a cold brew for next level refreshment!

Tastes like: Orange sherbet, strawberry jam, purple grape, kiwifruit, and florals.

Intensity rating:

Sweetness: 4/5

Acidity: 3/5

Body: 2.5/5

ROASTING SCHEDULE:

Passport roasts and ships Monday-Friday. Orders usually ship within 2-3 business days. 

For the geeks:

Origin : Colombia
Region:  Acevedo, Huila
Altitude: 1750
Producer: Penas Blancas
Variety: Gesha
Process: Mosto Natural Thermal Shock

Hailing from the renowned coffee-growing region of Acevedo, Huila, Colombia, the Peñas Blancas Natural is a truly exceptional offering. Grown at an altitude of 1750 meters above sea level, this coffee thrives in the ideal microclimate, with temperatures ranging between 17 and 24°C, contributing to its remarkable quality.

The natural processing of the Peñas Blancas Natural begins with the careful harvesting of cherries, each with a Brix level above 22, signifying optimal sugar content. Upon arrival at the processing station, the cherries are treated with a thermal shock at 55°C for 30 minutes. This step disinfects the cherries and eliminates impurities while maintaining their integrity.

Following the thermal shock, the cherries undergo a 48-hour oxidation process with the recirculation of "mosto," which enhances their flavours. The next phase involves placing the cherries in plastic bags with an inner liner for an additional 36 hours, allowing controlled fermentation to take place.

The cherries are then subjected to a two-day solar drying period, followed by 36 hours of mechanical drying to ensure consistency. The drying process is completed when the beans reach a moisture content of less than 11.5%, ensuring stability and longevity in storage