DIEGO HORTA | COLOMBIA | washed

A very unique profile of Gesha from another exciting Colombian producer, Diego Horta of El Rincon! Diego is one of many young and ambitious farmers producing excellent coffee in Huila right now. This lot has a short oxidation phase before pulping, followed by an extended fermentation in mucilage before washing, which produces lactic acid and aromatic compounds to produce a beautifully layered Gesha. Expect a creamy, citrusy, almost mint-y coffee with notes of lime, mandarin, and verbena.


Farm:

El Rincon means 'the corner' or the bend along a stream or mountain. The farm sits at 1,700 masl on very steep terrain in the mountains of Santa Maria.


Process:

Only fully-ripe cherries are selected and have a 24 hour oxidation phase before pulping and fermenting anaerobically in mucilage for 32 hours. The seeds are then washed and dried in a solar drying shed for 16 days until it reaches a moisture content of 10.10%.

Central to our ethos is building close relationships with the people who produce our coffee. In our quest to learn more about our producers and their land, we have also witnessed countless instances of crop disease, unpredictable rainfall, and price fluctuations. More importantly, we’ve seen the exceptional accomplishments, bravery, and creativity that our producers and their communities show in the face of such complex environmental and socio-economic challenges. We have the privilege to share these untold stories with you; stories that are as rich and diverse as the terrain from which the coffee cherries grow. We’re excited for you to be part of this ongoing journey—each cup is a homage to the legends behind these remarkable and uncommon coffees.