Genesis

• Country: Costa Rica
• Region: Tarrazú, Los Santos
• Farm: Altavista
• Variety: Geisha T2722
• Altitude: 1,850 m ~ 1,900 m (6,070 ft ~ 6,234 ft)
• Process: Washed
• Crop Year: 2024
• Exporter: WBeans
• Exporter’s supplied notes: Acacia honey, papaya, jasmine
• Green bean price: $61.60 per kg (retail)

Sensory Score & Experience

Aroma: Jasmine, Bergamot, Tangerine, Caramel

Flavor: Bergamot, Orange, Earl grey tea, Jasmine tea, Tea-like, Lemon zest, Rooibos, Herb, Sugar cane, Cashew nut

Total Score: 85.75 / 100

• Fragrance/Aroma: 8.5
• Flavor: 8.5
• Aftertaste: 8.5
• Acidity: 8.75
• Body: 8.50
• Uniformity: 8.50
• Balance: 8.75
• Clean Cup: 8.5
• Sweetness: 8.75
• Overall: 8.5

Roast profile

• Roasting Machine: Easyster 4
• Batch Size: 1,004 g (2.21 lbs)
• Output Weight: 886 g (1.95 lbs)
• Weight Loss Rate: 11.8%

The roast was designed with three key factors in mind: the region (Central America - Costa Rica), the washed processing method, and the medium-light target drop temperature. I set the gas pressure to a medium-high level to ensure even development and capture the delicate Geisha flavors.

This batch progressed smoothly without any significant challenges. However, while the roast successfully highlighted the floral and citrus characteristics associated with Geisha, the overall quality felt slightly underwhelming compared to other high-end Geisha washed coffees.

For future batches, I plan to lower the initial charge temperature by 10°C to explore potential improvements in flavor clarity and complexity. It’s unclear whether this adjustment will significantly enhance the cup, but it will be worth exploring to see if it brings out any unexpected layers or nuances in the coffee’s character.