Colombia | Santiago Noriego | Anaerobic Natural | Gesha

Origin: Huila, Colombia
Altitude: 16500 masl
Varieties: Gesha

About the Producer

This coffee comes from Cultivares Farm, a family-led project in Huila dedicated to producing exceptional specialty coffees through careful cultivation and innovative processing methods.

The farm is owned by Santiago Noriega, a second-generation coffee producer from Tarqui, Huila. Raised in a coffee-growing family, Santiago spent his childhood immersed in both farm life and the coffee trade through his parents, Aldemar and Diana Noriega. After his family left the commercial coffee business during the 2001 coffee crisis, Santiago discovered his passion for specialty coffee while studying at SENA, Colombia's national vocational training institute.

His dedication led to roles across the coffee industry before returning to SENA as an instructor, teaching cupping, barista skills, and roasting. After five years of sharing his expertise, Santiago chose to focus entirely on Cultivares Farm, bringing his family into the project and applying his knowledge to produce distinctive coffees from exotic varieties using meticulous processing techniques.

Flavour Profile

An elegant and expressive cup with vibrant florals, juicy fruit, and refined citrus acidity.

Tasting notes:

• Violet
• Cherry
• Lime

Delicately floral with sweet cherry character and a bright lime finish, creating a complex yet beautifully balanced cup.

Processing Method

This lot is processed using an anaerobic natural method, carefully managed to enhance the Gesha variety's floral aromatics, vibrant fruit character, and refined acidity.

• Selective Harvesting: Only ripe cherries are hand-picked at peak maturity.
• Oxidation: Freshly harvested cherries rest for 24 hours, allowing controlled oxidation before fermentation.
• Anaerobic Fermentation: Cherries are sealed in an oxygen-free environment for 32 hours, encouraging complex fruit development while preserving clarity.
• Drying: Cherries are slowly dried in parabolic dryers for approximately 15 days, ensuring even moisture reduction and flavour stability.

This carefully controlled process creates an elegant cup with pronounced floral notes, vibrant cherry sweetness, bright lime acidity, and a silky, lingering finish.

Brewing Recommendations

This Gesha shines across a range of brewing methods, rewarding careful preparation with exceptional clarity and complexity.

• Filter (Pour-Over / Drip): Highlights delicate floral aromatics and vibrant fruit notes
• Espresso: Sweet cherry character with lively citrus acidity and a silky finish
• French Press: Fuller body while maintaining the coffee's elegant floral complexity

Ideal For

Perfect for those who enjoy refined, fruit-forward coffees with delicate floral notes and bright citrus acidity. An excellent choice for anyone looking to experience the distinctive character of a carefully processed Colombian Gesha.