La Karola Geisha

About This Coffee

Costa Rica - La Karola Geisha Natural. Varietal – Geisha. Preparation – Natural. Location – San Pedro, Tarrazu. Altitude – 1500-1900 masl. Importer – Horsham Coffee Roaster. This stunning natural comes from a small section of the farm planted with Geisha varietal trees. The Mora family owns the farm and covers an area of 4 hectares in total split into different farm sections. The family has owned the farm since 1960 and is now managed by Steven Mora. It's a family operation, and his parents and sisters are also involved in the production of their coffee. The 4-hectare farm is planted mainly with the Catuai varietal although they are experimenting with some other varietals, including Geisha, in small amounts. They are focused on working in harmony with nature and don't use pesticides or herbicides on the farm. When we visited in December 2022 we were so impressed by the amount of wildlife in and around their farm and spotted many bird nests in the coffee trees which is always a great sign! The coffee was carefully hand harvested ensuring only ripe cherry was selected. After harvest the coffee was floated using a water-based system that removes defects. Cherry was then laid out to dry on raised beds under a solar dryer, a type of open-sided greenhouse. This protects the coffee from harsh direct sunlight and keeps it dry just in case of rain. The drying process took 25 days and during daytime hours the coffee was turned every 45 minutes and any noticeable defects were removed by hand. Once dried the coffee was packed into large plastic bags and stored for 1 month before the fruit was removed.