Gesha Village Coffee Estate
Gesha Village Coffee Estate, nestled in the lush highlands of Ethiopia’s Bench Maji Zone, is a beacon of specialty coffee excellence. Founded with a mission to preserve and showcase the unique flavours of Ethiopian coffee, the estate is renowned for its meticulous farming practices and commitment to quality. The Gesha Village Coffee Estate is a sanctuary for the Gesha variety, a coffee cultivar celebrated for its complex flavour profile and aromatic intensity.
In our June 2022 newsletter, you can read why Gesha Village coffee is a bucket list item. Or you can read their version of their story on their website.
How Gesha Village Categorises Its Lots
Gesha Village Coffee Estate categorises its coffees into distinct tiers, each reflecting the quality, rarity, and craftsmanship of the beans:
- At the top is the Rarities series, representing the rarest and most exquisite lots with unparalleled flavour profiles.
- Next is the Growers Reserve, featuring exceptional lots with extraordinary cup profiles, showcasing the best of each harvest.
- The Village Lots form the core of production, offering high-quality, consistent coffees.
- Forest Lots, grown in shaded areas, provide balanced and approachable flavours.
- Experimental Lots push boundaries with innovative processing techniques. This tiered system ensures every coffee reflects Gesha Village’s commitment to excellence.
Natural Bench Maji, Gesha – Lot 24/E-07
This particular lot, 24/E-07, is a testament to the estate’s dedication to producing exceptional coffee. Grown at an elevation of 1,900 to 2,100 metres, the beans benefit from the region’s rich soil and ideal climate. The natural processing method allows the coffee cherries to dry in the sun, imparting a deep, fruity sweetness and a full-bodied texture. With tasting notes of ripe berries, floral undertones, and a hint of spice, this coffee offers a sensory journey that is both vibrant and nuanced.
What Makes This Lot Special?
Lot 24/E-07 is part of the 2023-2024 crop, a harvest celebrated for its exceptional quality. The Gesha variety, combined with the natural processing method, creates a coffee that is rich in flavour and aroma. This lot is also part of the Growers Reserve, a prestigious selection of coffees that represent the very best of Gesha Village’s harvest. The Growers Reserve series is reserved for lots that exhibit extraordinary cup profiles, showcasing the pinnacle of the estate’s craftsmanship.
This Coffee
Expect berry fruit and florals. A very enjoyable coffee. Gesha Villages tasting notes: “Exotic aromas of tea rose, with the profound scent of jasmine. Delicate flavours of peach, apricot, candied fruit, melon, satsuma mandarin supported by a honey sweetness”.
Starting brews:
| Brew Method | Ratio | Brew Method | Ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Espresso | 1:2.2.3 (29 sec) | AeroPress | 18g:200g (60s steep) | |
| Plunger | 48g:800g | Pour over/filter | 18g:300g |
Transparency Information
| Sourced from | Â Sourced with Cedar Directly from Gesha Village |
|---|---|
| FOB price | $20 per kg. Airfreighted in at $10/kg. |
| Cupping score | 87.5(us) |
| Producer / Organisation | Gesha Village Coffee Estate |
| Lot size bought | 1x 15kg box |
| Relationship | Our second lot from Gesha Village. |
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