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GESHA Colombia — Las Marias

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Colombia — Gesha — Las Marias Rio Dulce

Las Marias Estate is the latest addition to the Giraldo family farms. In his quest, Jose sought a farm with high elevation, surrounded by native forest, and optimal light conditions to enhance the quality of exotic coffee varietals. He found what he was looking for in Pijao, Quindio, a tiny town nestled in the heart of the Andes Mountains, known for its tranquility and natural beauty. During his search, he came across Las Marias, a farm that had been abandoned for over 20 years, overtaken by overgrown grass and invasive plants. Amidst this wild landscape, however, some rare coffee cherries were still thriving.

 

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The farm had about 7,000 Typica trees, around 70 years old, but in a neglected state. Jose and his team worked to restore these trees and began selecting the finest genetics to cultivate at Las Marias. The Geisha variety became their prized focus. They sourced seeds from Panama and meticulously nurtured these delicate trees. For this Rio Dulce Double Washed Lot, only the finest selections of Geisha genetics from Las Marias were harvested. The cherries were picked at their peak ripeness, with a Brix level greater than 22.

Once picked, the cherries were transported to the Café 1959 facilities at La Clarita Drying Station. There, the coffee underwent pulping before being placed into closed tanks for an initial 24-hour anaerobic fermentation. Following this, the tank was opened, the coffee was washed, and then it was placed into a second closed tank for another 24-hour fermentation. Finally, the coffee was washed again, rinsed, and spread out on raised drying beds to complete the process.
The process concludes with milling, vacuum packaging, and dispatch, ensuring the highest quality for this exceptional coffee.

ABOUT THE COFFEE

Details

Origin

Pijao, Quindio, Colombia

Farm/farmer

Las Marias — Jose Giraldo

Variety

Gesha

Processing

Double Washed

Altitude

1950 MASL

Profile

Sunkist orange, peach & a bouquet of flowers

 

 

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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GESHA Colombia — Las Marias
GESHA Colombia — Las Marias
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