Shanghai Batch Kotowa Las Brujas Geisha (READY TO BREW)
Ships from 30. Oct
In stock
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11. Aug is national holiday in Japan
Degassing notice
We recommend degassing this coffee for at least 30 days. Our coffees often peak around 45 days.
*Please make sure not to vacuum or freeze the coffees while it's degassed enough.
- omni roast profile -
Las Brujas
Ricardo Koyner
Geisha - natural
Panama
READY TO BREW: LJZ Festival Surplus (35% OFF)
These special lots were originally prepared for hand-drip service at the LJZ Coffee Festival in Shanghai. However, due to the sudden cancellation of the event caused by an approaching typhoon, we hand-carried this remaining inventory directly back to Japan in our suitcases.
Roasted in early September, these coffees are now fully rested and perfectly degassed. Unlike our standard roast-to-order lineup that requires weeks of aging, this batch is entirely "READY TO BREW." You can experience their absolute peak flavor the exact moment they arrive at your door.
To ensure these beautiful coffees find a home and are enjoyed right away, we are offering this specific batch at a special 35% OFF. Stock is strictly limited to the tiny amount we could carry back. Ships immediately.
Anniversary Special Lot: Kotowa Las Brujas Geisha
Celebrate Our Anniversary with the Season's Masterpiece On August 13th, we are celebrating our anniversary! To mark this special milestone, we are thrilled to release our most exceptional coffee of the year: the Kotowa Las Brujas Geisha.
Hand-selected specifically for our anniversary by our sourcing partner and SCA Academy coffee expert, John Vaz Matias(JV), this is undoubtedly the best Geisha of the season.
We have been purchasing exceptional Panama Geishas from JV every year since 2023. JV is known to be extremely strict when it comes to cupping and scoring, making high marks exceedingly difficult to achieve. Despite his rigorous standards, this Kotowa lot earned a phenomenal 93 points—the absolute highest score we have ever received from him. This is a true testament to its breathtaking cup profile and guaranteed world-class quality.
"Las Brujas" – The Birthplace of BOP Lots
"Las Brujas" is not just any plot; it is an incredibly prestigious and exclusive terroir within the renowned Kotowa estate, meticulously managed by producer Ricardo Koyner. This is the exact same micro-region where Kotowa cultivates their legendary Best of Panama (BOP) auction lots. This coffee embodies the absolute pinnacle of Panamanian terroir and potential.
Roaster & Brewer's Notes
This is definitely the best natural Geisha we’ve tried. It showcases an incredible ripeness with fresh raspberry flavors. While the natural process characteristics are beautifully present, we feel the inherent flavors of the Geisha cultivar as much as, or even more than, the process flavors themselves. The natural process simply made the coffee taste more ripe and boosted those inherent qualities.
In the cup, we get a tart raspberry body, vibrant rose florals, and juicy, sweet cantaloupe. The body is super clean and fruity—almost like a refined juice or tea—yet super sweet like raspberry jam. As delicate side notes, we also pick up hints of lemon, orange, lychee and a clean jasmine floral finish.
Tasting notes: Tart raspberry, vibrant rose, sweet cantaloupe, raspberry jam, lemon, orange, clean jasmine, lychee
Area: Boquete, Panama
Altitude: 1800-1900masl
Varietal: Geisha
Process: natural
Recommended recipe: 13.5-14g/255ml TDS1.30 brew time 3:30-4:30
Recommended espresso recipe: 1:2.5-2.9, 30sec
