Man Vs Machine - La Piragua (Colombia, Geisha)

☕ Man Vs Machine – La Piragua (Geisha)

🌍 Origin Details

• Country: Colombia

• Region: Palestina, Huila

• Farm: La Piragua

• Producer: Alexander Vargas

• Altitude: 1600–1800 masl

• Varietal: Geisha

• Processing Method: Washed

• Roast Style: Omni (suitable for filter and espresso)

🌸 Flavor Notes

• Floral: Elegant jasmine and white blossom

• Citrus: Bright lemon zest and bergamot

• Stone Fruit: Juicy peach and apricot

• Texture: Clean, silky, and vibrant

This Geisha delivers a refined, complex cup that showcases clarity and high-elevation freshness.

🔬 Processing Method

1. Selective Harvesting: Only ripe cherries are handpicked.

2. Two-Stage Fermentation:

   • 20 hours in cherry in closed containers.

   • 60 hours after depulping for enhanced complexity.

3. Drying:

   • Sun-dried on raised African beds for approximately 20 days.

   • Target moisture content: 10%.

👨🌾 Producer Insight

Alexander Vargas is a passionate grower with over two decades of experience in specialty coffee. On his farm, he operates a personal lab to experiment with fermentation and drying techniques, focusing on high-quality varietals such as Geisha and Pink Bourbon.

🧪 Brewing Recommendation (V60 Pour-Over)

• Dose: 18g

• Water: 300ml total at 95°C

• Bloom: 60ml for 40 seconds

• Second Bloom: Additional 60ml with light agitation

• Final Pour: 180ml slow, circular pour

• Brew Time: 3–4 minutes

Let the coffee rest 7–14 days post-roast for optimal flavor development.

📦 Packaging

• Whole beans

• 250g resealable pouch with degassing valve to preserve aroma and freshness