How to Brew Colombian Hanami Geisha Coffee Beans for the Best Pour-Over Coffee

Geisha/Gesha Coffee: An Introduction

Geisha/Gesha, due to its pronunciation being similar to "Geisha" in Japanese, is sometimes referred to as Geisha coffee in certain regions.

The Delicate Growing Requirements of Geisha

Although the flavor of Geisha variety coffee beans is exquisite, this elegant flavor originates from specific growing conditions. The Geisha variety is extremely "picky" about its growing environment, requiring cultivation in areas with high altitude, cloud shade or extensive shading from trees, and fertile soil to develop its rich and captivating floral aroma, delicate and refined fruit acidity, and tea-like aftertaste.

Colombian Geisha Flavor Profile

Colombia has only recently begun importing Geisha coffee beans from Panama. Most Colombian coffee growing areas are located in mountainous regions with abundant microclimates, moderate temperatures, and high-quality water resources, providing excellent growing conditions for coffee. Through cupping, FrontStreet Coffee has found that Colombian Geisha coffee beans offer floral aromas, gentle acidity of oranges/tangerines, honey-like sweetness, and a tea-like finish.

Brewing Recommendations

Colombian coffee beans are generally smooth and well-balanced. FrontStreet Coffee recommends brewing at 90-91°C water temperature with a 1:15 coffee-to-water ratio. For coffee bean grind size, we recommend medium-fine grinding (Chinese standard: 78% pass-through rate on a #20 sieve).