/052 Colombia — Julián Calderón
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/052 Colombia — Julián Calderón
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/052 Colombia — Julián Calderón

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Julián’s Gesha

NOTE: due to the large and low density beans of this coffee, we only pack 230 grams instead of our usual 240 grams.

A washed Gesha from Julián Calderón in Palestina, Huila.
Delicate and complex in its notes, amazing on espresso.

 

By Herbert from 575 and LaREB:

“This is an amazing coffee. Everyone involved, producer, Q team and clients alike, agreed on that. Didn’t require much effort, as it was arguably the best coffee LaREB assessed back in 2021.  Clean, bright, transparent; a true representative of what a good Colombian Gesha is, but also a proud exponent of its terroir.

What makes a coffee good? Is it the terroir, the variety, the process? Is it a combination of all those factors, or just the virtuosity of the producer?

Julián is much likely a coffee virtuoso, but we do not know it yet. He probably doesn’t either. This is the first harvest of his first small plot with a heirloom varietal. The same seeds have yielded amazing cups in the hands of more experienced local producers, with recognition as high as COE finals. But Julian’s cup is superior. Complex, clear, with no room for disagreement. It is probably a result of the lack of glitter, the modest approach. This is an honest, straightforward coffee, intended to be like that. The first step in the career of someone with a possible bright future ahead.

Sometimes we’d rather be lucky than good. But is it luck when we predetermine the result? For us, it is definitely serendipity. The power of intention.”

We fully agree with Herbert. This nanolot is amazing.

 

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Details

Origin

Palestina, Huila, Colombia

Farmer

Julián Calderón

Variety

Gesha

Processing

Fully Washed

Altitude

1800 MASL

Profile

Raspberry + rose + crisp

 

 

You’ll receive an order confirmation right after checkout. Once your item ships, we’ll send you tracking info by email so you can follow the delivery.

We roast and ship multiple times a week, but we don’t promise next-day shipping or unrealistic turnaround times. We do our best to get your order out asap though!

Many of our items are made or selected in small batches. Once they’re gone, they may not restock—if you’ve got your eye on something, don’t wait too long.

All sales are considered final unless the item arrives damaged or incorrect. If something’s off, get in touch and we’ll make it right.
If you have any questions about the product, your order, or how to get the best out of it, our team is always happy to help. Just reach out.

Julián Calderón is one of those producers where the work feels quiet, deliberate, and extremely precise.

Based in Palestina, Huila, he has built a system that makes sense for his land. The Gesha remains in the plot where it performs best, protected and prioritised, while Rosado has been planted across the rest of the farm. It sounds simple, but that is exactly the point. Good decisions, repeated with consistency, often create the strongest results.

This washed Gesha is the clearest expression of that thinking. According to Herbert and the LaREB team, Julián’s washed Gesha is among the very best they have seen in Colombia. Clean, bright, transparent, and deeply connected to its terroir, it has the kind of clarity that does not need much explaining once it is on the table.

Julián has worked with LaREB for four years, through Herbert, Matcha, and Sebastián, their head of procurement. A.M.O.C. has followed that same relationship for four years too. There is real trust in this chain, not just because the coffees are excellent, but because the people involved know what they are looking for.

Herbert once described Julián’s coffee as one of the best coffees LaREB had assessed, a cup with complexity, clarity, and no room for disagreement. We fully understand that. This Gesha carries that same precision: orange, blossom, crisp acidity, a silky structure, and the kind of transparency that makes Colombian Gesha so compelling when everything lines up.

A meticulous Colombian washed Gesha from a producer who understands exactly where this variety belongs.

FORM vs FUNCTION vs LESS WASTE

We love good packaging design, but not waste. That’s why we aim for a balance between aesthetics and sustainability. Finding food-safe solutions that work across local and international recycling systems isn’t easy, but we take it seriously. For us, reuse, reduce, recycle is more than just a label.

When ordering coffee, you can choose from three packaging types:

A.M.O.C. JAR

Made from fully recyclable PET. Lightweight, durable, and made to be reused endlessly.

REFILL

A low-waste option, vacuum-packed in thin, food-grade PP without a valve or zipper. About 40% lighter than standard bags and easier to recycle. These are not retail-friendly and may lose vacuum in transit—this doesn’t affect quality. Transfer to a container after opening. Not freezer-safe unless portioned first.

KILO BAG

For larger orders, we use high-barrier packaging that protects freshness and is recyclable under certain conditions. We chose it for both performance and environmental impact.

You’ll find more on our packaging choices and sustainability approach on the about page.

ESPRESSO VS FILTER ROAST

Our filter roasts are designed for clarity and expression, but they’re great for both filter and espresso brewing. In fact, we often prefer the brighter, more expressive profile they bring to espresso.

Espresso roasts, on the other hand, are specifically developed for espresso brewing only. We don’t recommend using them for filter methods, as they’re tailored for higher extraction and a more classic cup profile.

Choose based on your taste and brew method, but know we stand behind both.

ROAST DATE

All our coffees are shipped as fresh as possible, typically within a few days of roasting. We don’t sit on a lot of stock and roast multiple times a week, so what you receive has been roasted recently, usually no longer than a 7-10 days before shipping, but it could also be roasted and shipped the same day.

You’ll find the exact roast date printed on the label. We recommend resting the coffee for a few days after roasting to allow it to degas and open up in flavour.

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/052 Colombia — Julián Calderón
/052 Colombia — Julián Calderón
€22.2€24.2 €80.8€88.1Price range: €22.2€24.2 through €80.8€88.1