Don Alberto - Christopher Romo - Yeast Inoculated Natural Gesha - Colombia

Whole Bean
Roast: Light
Recommended Rest: 3-4 weeks from roast date
Tasting Notes: ume, passionfruit, strawberry sangria

Origin Details

Region: Narino, Colombia
Elevation: 2200masl
Producer: Christopher Romo, Don Alberto
Process: Yeast Inoculated Natural
Variety: Gesha

ABOUT THIS COFFEE AND PRODUCER

Finca Don Alberto is located at 2,200 m.a.s.l. and offers ideal conditions for specialty coffee production. The farm has a mountain climate with high humidity, frequent rainfall, and fog. Temperatures range from 9°C at dawn to 27°C at midday, favoring the development of complex and distinctive cup profiles. The farm implements responsible agricultural practices focused on environmental conservation. Native shade trees are used, and species such as Quillotocto and Guamo Machete have been planted in areas without tree coverage. The agricultural management seeks to minimize the impact on local wildlife and preserve soil health through balanced fertilization, acidity correction, and the use of organic fertilizers. The farm’s main objective is to continuously improve coffee quality through the study of new fermentation processes and precise harvest and post-harvest management.

This natural gesha starts with hand-picking and flotation sorting to remove impure cherries and defects. Then the whole cherries are placed in grainpro bags for 48 hours to ferment alongside a local yeast culture. Finally, the cherries are dried for 28 days on African beds.

WHY WE SELECTED THIS COFFEE

We're excited to work with Finca Don Alberto for the first time, introducing an especially expressive yeast-inoculated natural Gesha. This is a coffee for those who enjoy a more pronounced fermentation profile, where the processing amplifies the fruit without losing clarity.

The cup opens with a sweet plum character accented by a gentle savory saltiness that reminds us of cooked ume. From there, bright passionfruit takes over, bringing an unmistakable tropical quality that carries through the middle of the cup.

As it cools, notes of strawberry sangria emerge, supported by a lively, wine-like acidity that gives the coffee a sparkling, energetic finish. Despite its bold profile, the different layers remain well integrated, making for a coffee that is both expressive and surprisingly easy to follow from beginning to end.