Product Details
An artfully crafted coffee that brings Colombia’s rich terroir and innovative farming techniques together in one exceptional cup.
The El Oasis Gesha, grown by Fernando Bocanegra in the high-altitude region of Ortega-Tolima, offers a beautifully complex profile that resonates with floral and fruity nuances. This coffee enchants with notes of orange blossom, mature red berries, and stone fruits, complemented by the delicate sweetness of rose hip and candy-like undertones.
Tasting Notes:
• Floral Orange Blossom: A gentle floral introduction that sets the stage for a refined tasting experience.
• Mature Red Berries and Stone Fruit: Bold yet clean fruit flavors that balance perfectly, offering a vibrant and juicy finish.
• Candy-Like Sweetness: A pleasant, lingering sweetness that brings everything together.
Origin Details:
• Farm: El Oasis, Fernando Bocanegra
• Region: Ortega-Tolima, Colombia
• Altitude: 2,150 meters above sea level
• Shade: Native and fruit trees, enhancing natural complexity
• Farm Size: 14 hectares
Process:
Fernando Bocanegra employs a meticulous natural process to capture the essence of his Gesha beans:
1. Selective Harvesting: Only the ripest cherries are handpicked and hand-selected, ensuring peak quality.
2. Floating Selection: Cherries are submerged in water; any floating cherries and debris are removed for a cleaner profile.
3. Anaerobic Fermentation: The cherries undergo a 12-hour anaerobic fermentation in a controlled tank at 20°-22°C, amplifying flavor intensity.
4. Slow Drying: Finally, they are dried in marquesinas for 18-20 days, stirred four times daily to achieve an even, stable drying process.
About Fernando Bocanegra:
A former chef with a passion for quality, Fernando Bocanegra brings his culinary expertise to coffee farming, creating unique profiles that highlight Colombia’s underappreciated terroirs. At El Oasis, he’s implemented innovative practices like wide-spaced Gesha planting, allowing the plants to thrive under optimal sunlight exposure. His dedication to quality and sustainable methods has made El Oasis a standout in Tolima, producing coffees that not only reflect Colombia’s natural richness but also Fernando’s meticulous, creative approach.
El Oasis Gesha is not just a coffee; it’s Fernando Bocanegra’s vision of what exceptional Colombian coffee can be.