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Jorge Andrade Geisha

Jorge Andrade Geisha

A rich sweet honey Geisha from Pepe and Daisy Fallas, showcasing the floral characteristics of the varietal

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$23.00 USD
$23.00 USD
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About

Coffee Expression A complex and deeply aromatic cup, with notes of hibiscus, peach and strawberry.

Producer Jorge was a fruit farmer in northern Colombia for many years, based in the border region between Colombia and Venzuela.

Whole Bean Coffee / Both for filter and espresso

Brewing Advice

Water is one of the most critical components of an excellent coffee experience. We recommend using mineral water of a soft Total Dissolved Solids count, ideally below 150 ppm. 

Rested coffee During the resting process, harsh and astringent flavors, which can even be perceived as a ‘roast’ character, soften out, allowing a clearer and brighter expression of the coffee’s character to shine.  

We recommend resting our coffees for at least 10 days after the roast date, and we often find excellent results, especially for particularly dense coffees, beyond 6 weeks.

Brewing Our straightforward approach to coffee carries over into brewing. We recommend our roasted coffee for all brew methods, regardless of whether it is immersion, percolation or espresso. We believe that there is one correct way to roast a single coffee, roasting lightly, in such a way as to release its innate qualities and showcase its quality. Learn more about different brewing techniques and specific brew guides here.

Technical Data

Producer  Jorge Andrade

Region Huila

Altitude 2000 masl

Varietal  Geisha

Process Natural

Harvest  October 2024

Shipping & Delivery

· Free shipping above $79 and on all subscription orders

· Ships within 1-3 days from Brooklyn, New York

· Coffee is roasted to order

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Jorge Andrade

Jorge Andrade is not a generational coffee farmer. He is, however, an accomplished farmer, with a deep understanding of nature, plant health, and the development of excellent quality fruit. His approach to coffee has been shaped by this, and some unexpected circumstances in his life. ‘Picudo’, as Jorge is known, was a fruit farmer in northern Colombia for many years, based in the border region between Colombia and Venezuela. 

Due to the historic relationship between the two countries, the majority of Picudo’s business was in Venezuela, selling stone fruit, especially plums, over the border. After the collapse of the Venezuelan economy and the subsequent migrant crisis in the late 2010’s, Picudo’s home region changed drastically. Many businesses that worked across the border ceased to exist, as Venezuelans could simply no longer afford to import goods during a period of aggressive hyper inflation. Picudo made the tough decision to leave home, and ended up with a small plot of land in Huila, near to the coffee centre of Palestina.

The Sanchez-Mosquera Connnection

It was here he met our long term partner Orlando Sanchez, the patriarch of the Sanchez-Mosquera family we have worked with for many years. Orlando saw Picudo’s struggle, and offered him some seeds from his own lands; Pink Bourbon and Geisha. These allowed him to start his journey as a coffee producer, shaped by his time as a deciduous fruit grower in the north. Picudo didn’t even have the capital to invest in a de-pulper, so had to process his first crops the only way he could, as naturals.

When it came time for Picudo’s first full harvest a few years later, this also became a problem; there are coffee buying centres all over Colombia, especially in renowned growing regions like Huila, but none know how to deal with anything other than clean, white, washed parchment. Picudo’s natural Pink Bourbon and Geisha was simply too far from the ‘Cafe de Colombia’ mould. It was here that Orlando stepped in again, introducing Picudo to LaREB, connecting him with buyers willing to pay a premium for his unique product.

LaREB

The team from LaREB immediately saw his potential, high altitude, excellent shade, organised plantations and careful processing, by an experienced, driven and canny farmer. The introduction only took place in 2023, and with a few tweaks to practices, Picudo’s recent harvests are singing.


The clean stone fruit character and bright and complex florals in this Geisha would almost suggest a washed process, but for the heavy and rich notes of tropical fruits and strawberry, with incredible clarity.

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