Reserve Collection Eloy Gutierrez Gesha, Colombia

Originally from Caquetá, Eloy Gutiérrez moved to Timaná at the age of 15 to live and work alongside his father. In 2000, he acquired a small plot Mi Refugio where he began his journey as a coffee producer, initially planting traditional varieties such as Colombia and Castillo. After 2015, he secured Gesha seeds from Central America and today, Gesha occupies approximately 0.5 hectares or 1,000 trees of his farm.

Eloy has learned that Gesha demands exceptional care and attention, and has found the variety performs best during cooler, wetter months, when higher mucilage content enhances its signature aromatics. He also maintains bee colonies, recognising the role pollinators play in improving plant health and fruit quality.

Mi Refugio is Eloy Gutiérrez's farm in Timaná, Colombia, where roughly 0.5 hectares are now dedicated to cultivating Gesha. The cooler, wetter conditions here encourage higher mucilage content, drawing out the variety's signature floral aromatics.

Silky and tea-like, this coffee is light on the palate with a bright, sparkling acidity that lifts quickly rather than lingering too long. Jasmine and coffee blossom at the start carry through to a clean, evolving finish, offering layers of complexity as the cup cools.

Roasting Notes: Gesha sits on the Ethiopian Landrace branch of the coffee DNA tree, and as such benefits from a faster overall roast time to best highlight its vibrant florals.

Brewing Notes: Try starting with a 1:16 ratio and a coarser grind to highlight floral notes, and increase flavour clarity.