Colombie - El Placer Gesha Naturel

Origin: Colombia

Region: El Eje Cafetero - Quindio

Process: Natural

Varieties: Gesha

Producer: Sebastian Ramirez

Altitude: 1200m -2100m

Tasting notes:  jasmine, mirabelle plum, cherries, citrus, brown sugar 

* A 250g bag of pure joy!

"My name is Sebastián Ramírez, and I am the founder of the El Placer Farms project. Initially, I worked with coffee from my own farm and my father's farm, but over time, I also began including coffee from other family farms. My goal was to establish a direct connection between us coffee producers and you, the roasters, eliminating intermediaries and offering coffees with unique character. Thanks to the support of my family and other key collaborators, the El Placer Farms project came to life. Today, it brings together several farms."

"Sustainability is our top priority. On our farms, we use innovative irrigation systems and favor natural, environmentally friendly coffee processing methods that minimize our environmental impact. In the future, we plan to further reduce our ecological footprint and continue promoting sustainable farming practices. Beyond coffee, we are committed to community initiatives, such as rescuing animals abandoned through our Bienestar Animal foundation. This initiative has already helped many dogs find new homes. At El Placer Farms, our goal is to produce exceptional coffee and have a positive impact on the world around us."

The coffee is processed using the natural method.

95% of the cherries are hand-picked at peak ripeness and 5% when half-ripe.

The whole cherries are carefully selected and dried with their pulp, allowing the coffee to develop its sweetness and depth through prolonged contact with it.

The first drying phase is monitored at 40 °C with 25% humidity for approximately 20 days. The second drying phase takes place in the shade beneath the tree canopy for approximately 5 days.

All drying phases are slow and carefully controlled. The final step is bean stabilization, where the coffee is stored in GrainPro bags for 15 days to balance the aromas.