Henry Bonilla Geisha 

This amazing Geisha variety is washed which is a nice change after the recent naturals and anaerobic coffees. This rare coffee is packed with flavours; red and white floral aroma with notes of black currants, sweet pomegranate lemonade with a long black tea and jasmine finish.

Farm: El Arrayan
Producer: Henry Bonilla
Country: Colombia
Micro Region: Municipio el pital, Vereda las mercedes
Altitude: 1700 masl
Variety: Geisha
Processing: Washed

Except notes of: Black currants, sweet pomegranate lemonade, black tea and jasmine finish.

About the farmer

The farmer Henry Bonilla acquired the El Arrayan farm from the moment of his father’s death. From a very young age Henry was involved in all the work related to coffee on the farm, for this reason it was very easy to take the reins of the farm, however he wanted to go further by implementing technology in all processes and taking the risk of cultivating other varieties such as the Geisha.

Hype around Geisha

Geisha coffee, a distinguished specialty bean celebrated for its exceptional quality and unique flavor profile, traces its roots to the Gori Gesha forest in Ethiopia. Despite its association with Panamanian coffee, Geisha beans first emerged in 1931 in the Kaffa region of Ethiopia, specifically in the Gori Gesha forest. Later introduced to Latin America in the 1960s, Geisha gained popularity in the world of specialty coffee, captivating connoisseurs with its exquisite attributes.

This hybrid variety of the Arabica plant family is recognized for its sweet taste and captivating aroma, featuring floral notes, jasmine, chocolate, honey, and hints of black tea. The sweet floral nuances and intricate flavour profiles align Geisha coffee with the characteristics of many other African coffees. Quality takes precedence over quantity with Geisha beans, exemplified by their consistent high scores above 90 on the Specialty Coffee Association’s (SCA) 100-point scale.