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![[Single Terroir] Gesha Village Bangi Block Washed Lot 21/029](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0510/5831/1346/products/Gesha-Village-Bangi-Single-Terroir-Washed-Front_{width}x.png?v=1643874542)
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[Single Terroir] Gesha Village Bangi Block Washed Lot 21/029
Tasting Note: Floral | Tangerine | Orange | European Pear |Toffee
Varietal | Processing Method | Altitude |
Gori Gesha | Washed | 1911-2001m |
Size: 200g
Brewing Recommendation: Filter Brews
If you’ve always been a fan of clean washed coffee with floral notes, this coffee is for you. It is the only Gori Gesha varietal we have from the famous Gesha Village, in comparison to two other natural processed Illubabor varietal.
After the fragrance (dry aroma) of floral and orange peel, this coffee has a comfortable citrus acidity with hints of European pear notes, as well as an ending of sweet toffee. Great choice for those who wish to experience a washed gesha coffee!
Geisha or Gesha?
There’s often a confusion between the name Geisha and Gesha coffee, and the story goes back to 1930 when British colonialism expedition discovered leaf-rust resistant coffee species from south Ethiopia (click here to read the full story).
TLDR? There should’ve been only one name – Gesha, since the coffee was originally a local cultivar found in the Gesha region of Ethiopia. It was wrongly (conveniently) named as Geisha for some weird reasons, and was then popularized in Panama after "Geisha" stood out in a competition.
So, Gesha = Geisha?
Yes and no. The misnomer continued until today, with a general consensus that Geisha (the wrongly named one) means Panamanian Geisha and Gesha is the one from Ethiopia according to the region’s name. They are of similar varietal, but are grown under different climate and on different soils.
Meanwhile, Gesha Village is a brand - it is a producer which cultivates locally found coffees in Gesha region.
What is Gori Gesha Varietal?
There are three official varietals produced by the produce Gesha Village – Gesha 1931, Gori Gesha and Illubabor forest (taken from Gesha Village’s official website):
Gesha 1931 |
This is a selection made from the diverse forest population that closely resembles the Panamanian Geisha. This selection was made by looking at the plant morphology, bean shape and size, as well as its cup profile. |
Gori Gesha | This original heirloom variety replicates the genetic diversity within the Gori Gesha forest. These seeds were harvested in 2011 through the producer’s own expedition. |
Illubabor Forest | The selection for this disease-resistant variety was made from an expedition to the Illubabor coffee forest in 1974. |
Wonderfully roasted, fragrant aromas & super tasty :)
If u like gesha,must try gesha village! this one can be a good start for people who keen to explore gesha, its Gori Gesha btw!
![[Growers Reserve] Gesha Village Dimma Block Illubabor Lot 21/023](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0510/5831/1346/products/Gesha-Village-Dimma-Grower-Reserve-Natural_{width}x.png?v=1643875013)
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[Growers Reserve] Gesha Village Dimma Block Illubabor Lot 21/023
Tasting Note: Blueberry | Peach | Honey Yuzu Tea | Lime
Varietal | Processing Method | Altitude |
Illubabor |
Natural |
1966-2019m |
Size: 200g
Brewing Recommendation: Filter Brew
Those who had been chasing Ethiopian coffees must have heard of the name Geisha or Gesha village at some point of their coffee journey. It is our pleasure to introduce this natural processed coffee from Gesha Village’s Dimma Block with aromas of blueberry and nectarine, and tasting notes of peach, honey yuzu tea and lime fruits.
Geisha or Gesha?
There’s often a confusion between the name Geisha and Gesha coffee, and the story goes back to 1930 when British colonialism expedition discovered leaf-rust resistant coffee species from south Ethiopia (click here to read the full story).
TLDR? There should’ve been only one name – Gesha, since the coffee was originally a local cultivar found in the Gesha region of Ethiopia. It was wrongly (conveniently) named as Geisha for some weird reasons, and was then popularized in Panama after "Geisha" stood out in a competition.
So, Gesha = Geisha?
Yes and no. The misnomer continued until today, with a general consensus that Geisha (the wrongly named one) means Panamanian Geisha and Gesha is the one from Ethiopia according to the region’s name. They are of similar varietal, but are grown under different climate and on different soils.
Meanwhile, Gesha Village is a brand - it is a producer which cultivates locally found coffees in Gesha region.
What is Gori Gesha Varietal?
There are three official varietals produced by the produce Gesha Village – Gesha 1931, Gori Gesha and Illubabor forest (taken from Gesha Village’s official website):
Gesha 1931 |
This is a selection made from the diverse forest population that closely resembles the Panamanian Geisha. This selection was made by looking at the plant morphology, bean shape and size, as well as its cup profile. |
Gori Gesha | This original heirloom variety replicates the genetic diversity within the Gori Gesha forest. These seeds were harvested in 2011 through the producer’s own expedition. |
Illubabor Forest | The selection for this disease-resistant variety was made from an expedition to the Illubabor coffee forest in 1974. |
![[Growers Reserve] Gesha Village Gaylee Block Illubabor Lot 21/011](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0510/5831/1346/products/Gesha-Village-Gaylee-Grower-Reserve-Natural-Front_{width}x.png?v=1643875591)
![[Growers Reserve] Gesha Village Gaylee Block Illubabor Lot 21/011](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0510/5831/1346/products/Gesha-Village-Gaylee-Grower-Reserve-Natural-Back_{width}x.png?v=1643875591)
![[Growers Reserve] Gesha Village Gaylee Block Illubabor Lot 21/011](http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0510/5831/1346/products/Gesha-Village-Gaylee-Grower-Reserve-Natural-Front_{width}x.png?v=1643875591)
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[Growers Reserve] Gesha Village Gaylee Block Illubabor Lot 21/011
Tasting Note: Blueberry | Grape | Tropical Fruits | Violets
Varietal | Processing Method | Altitude |
Illubabor | Natural | 1966-2019m |
Size: 200g
Brewing Recommendation: Filter Brew
Who’s up for some pristine coffee from Gesha Village? We are definitely excited for the selections we currently offer! This natural processed coffee from Gaylee Block is fruit forward with notes of blueberry, grape and tropical fruits!
Geisha or Gesha?
There’s often a confusion between the name Geisha and Gesha coffee, and the story goes back to 1930 when British colonialism expedition discovered leaf-rust resistant coffee species from south Ethiopia (click here to read the full story).
TLDR? There should’ve been only one name – Gesha, since the coffee was originally a local cultivar found in the Gesha region of Ethiopia. It was wrongly (conveniently) named as Geisha for some weird reasons, and was then popularized in Panama after "Geisha" stood out in a competition.
So, Gesha = Geisha?
Yes and no. The misnomer continued until today, with a general consensus that Geisha (the wrongly named one) means Panamanian Geisha and Gesha is the one from Ethiopia according to the region’s name. They are of similar varietal, but are grown under different climate and on different soils.
Meanwhile, Gesha Village is a brand - it is a producer which cultivates locally found coffees in Gesha region.
What is Gori Gesha Varietal?
There are three official varietals produced by the produce Gesha Village – Gesha 1931, Gori Gesha and Illubabor forest (taken from Gesha Village’s official website):
Gesha 1931 | This is a selection made from the diverse forest population that closely resembles the Panamanian Geisha. This selection was made by looking at the plant morphology, bean shape and size, as well as its cup profile. |
Gori Gesha | This original heirloom variety replicates the genetic diversity within the Gori Gesha forest. These seeds were harvested in 2011 through the producer’s own expedition. |
Illubabor Forest | The selection for this disease-resistant variety was made from an expedition to the Illubabor coffee forest in 1974. |




Costa Rica Brunca Rivense El Mango
Tasting Note: Brown Sugar | Dark Berries | Chocolate | Hazelnut | Black Tea
Varietal | Processing Method | Altitude |
Red Catuai/Caturra |
Black Honey |
1500-1550m |
Size: 200g / 1kg
Brewing Recommendation: Filter Brew / Modern Espresso
If you're looking for a coffee with not too high of an acidity, you've come to the right place. Upon cupping, we opine that even though there's a mild acidity that reminds one of not-so-intense dark berries or raspberries, this coffee is still considered sweet and easy to drink.
Proudly founded and managed by Régulo Ureña and Isabel Rojas since 2005, Finca El Mango is located in the valleys of Chirripó mountains with microclimate that is optimal for agricultural activities. Named by the indigenous people, Chirripó means "the Land of Eternal Waters" because there are many lakes and streams around the mountains.
Finca El Mango is the first specialty coffee farm in the region, where their neighbours were producing commercial coffees. The family pushed through all odds and survived the hardest early stages to build a name for themselves, and made a comeback when their microlot won the 5th place in Costa Rican Cup of Excellence 2019 - a first from the Brunca region!
On the Naming of the Coffee
At The Crackpots Coffee Roaster, we always try to help beginners and advanced drinkers alike to understand more about coffees. One of our efforts is to explain the various cryptic names of coffees which could be confusing.
Here’s a breakdown of this coffee:
Costa Rica | A rugged Central American country teeming with rainforest and wildlife.
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Brunca | One of the six socioeconomic region in Costa Rica, named after the people indigenous to Costa Rica. |
Rivense | Name of the processing station where coffee cherries are dried and processed. |
El Mango | A specialty coffee farm by Régulo Ureña and Isabel Rojas, meaning "the Mango. |
Additional Notes on Black Honey Processing Method
Costa Rica has long known to be the home of honey processed coffees – so much that the producers disagreed with each other on how honey processed should be defined, each taking into consideration different factors like the amount of flesh left on the seed, the drying time and the bean-flipping frequency.
The passions and disagreements ended in a rather interesting result where different colours are used to categorize different levels of honey processes: white, yellow, orange, gold, red, black and others. The deeper the colour, the more flesh is allowed to adhere to the beans during the drying process.
Black honey process means that a lot of flesh or “honey” was allowed to adhere to the beans during drying. This is the most tedious and expensive honey processing method because it requires more care and attention to ensure that the beans are not over-fermented, or worse, rotten.