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floral, luminous, transcendent Geisha

Grown in the volcanic highlands of El Tambo, Cauca, this washed Geisha captures the essence of one of the world’s most celebrated varieties.

Cultivated with extreme care and precision, and processed through controlled fermentation and gentle washing, the resulting cup is refined, floral, and crystalline.

Expect a bright, elegant profile with jasmine, bergamot, lemongrass, and tropical fruits, wrapped in a tea-like body and a silky, citrusy sweetness.

This Geisha is not just a coffee, but a tribute to craftsmanship, altitude, and the botanical beauty of Cauca.

This Geisha is cultivated in the lush highlands of El Tambo, Cauca, a region known for its dramatic topography, volcanic soils, and ideal microclimates that allow this prized variety to fully express its potential.

Originally from Ethiopia, Geisha is globally renowned for its exceptional aromatic complexity and refined cup profile. At Finca El Porvenir, this variety is grown with meticulous care — each tree nurtured under shade, with selective harvesting and intentional post-harvest practices to protect its delicate structure.

The result is a cup that is floral, clean, and vibrant, with a bright citrus acidity, tea-like body, and a silky, layered sweetness. Sensory notes often include jasmine, bergamot, lemongrass, and ripe tropical fruits, evolving delicately as the cup cools.

This Geisha from El Tambo is a celebration of terroir, genetics, and craftsmanship — a rare and elegant expression from one of Colombia’s most dynamic coffee regions.

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  • Origin

    Colombia
  • Region

    Cauca
  • Terroir

    Tambo
  • Farm

    Santa Barbara
  • Producer

    Oscar Realpe
  • Species

    Arabica
  • Variety

    Geisha

  • Process

    Washed

  • Drying

    Drying beds

  • Packaging

    35kg - Sisal bags

  • Altitude

    2150
  • Type of harvest

    Manual

The region Cauca

The Cauca region, located in the south-west of Colombia, covers an area of 29,308 km², or 2.56% of the national territory. It has played an important role in the country's historical development, both economically and politically, from colonisation to independence in 1810. Home to some of Colombia's most impressive volcanoes, Cauca benefits from fertile and rich volcanic soil, making it a key region for coffee cultivation.

Socially, Cauca is one of the most complex departments in the country. Its territory was inhabited in pre-Hispanic times by various indigenous groups such as the Jamundies, Pances, Paeces, Calotos, Patías, Guambianos and Guanacas. Today, the western descendants live mainly in the capital, Popayan, while the indigenous peoples occupy the mountainous and remote areas.

Cauca is a leader in the production of high quality coffee. Thanks to its climate, its varied topography influenced by the mountain ranges that run through it, and the tradition and passion of its people, it is the fourth largest coffee producer in the country. It even ranks first in terms of the number of coffee-growing families, with more than 93,000 families cultivating 94,500 hectares of Arabica varieties (Castillo, Colombia, Caturra, Típica, Borbón and Tabí) in 34 municipalities. The coffee is grown on small plots by peasant, indigenous and Afro-descendant communities. Since 2011, Cauca coffee has had a denomination of origin that defines it as a coffee with strong caramel notes, high acidity, medium body, a clean, smooth cup with sweet, floral notes.

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