The aroma was really sweet, juicy, complex and process forward. Red fruits dominated. Cherry notes came through strongest. Loads of ripe red raspberry too. Hibiscus tea was also quite prominent. Pomegranate was noticeable as well. Sweet, delicate stone fruits were also detectable. Nice peach skin and nectarine presence. As the coffee cooled, subtle floral notes appeared. Jasmine perhaps. Later, the floral notes intensified, as did the overall sweetness. The flavor profile was also super sweet, juicy and process forward. Red fruits also dominated here. Cherry notes were most prominent. Nice red raspberry quality as well. Juicy stone fruits appeared as the coffee moved along the palate. Ripe peach specifically. Excellent crisp, zippy, lemony tartness in the center. Lemonade came to mind. Floral notes were detectable here too. Jasmine specifically. More sweet-tart berry notes and a zippy, cranberry-like acidity on the back end and the finish. Some drying hibiscus tea notes and tannins lingered after the swallow. Overall, outstanding sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Fantastic acidity in both as well. Terrific juicy, creamy, medium bodied mouthfeel. Despite this being a rather process-forward coffee, it was nevertheless clean and focused and still allowed the stunning terroir of the beans shine through.

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Aroma: 10/10
Taste: 9.5/10
Sweetness: 5/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 5/5
Finish: 4.5/5
Score: 97.5

The aroma was pleasant and warming but somewhat nondescript initially. Subtle fruity and floral notes appeared as the coffee sat. There was a nice Ethiopian funkiness too. Moderate amount of sweetness. The sweetness came forth as the coffee cooled. Some juicy, yellow fruit notes appeared later. Ripe mango perhaps. Later, as the coffee approached room temperature, the yellow fruit presence intensified, as did the funk. Southern Hemisphere hops came to mind. The flavor profile was also impressive. Super juicy and fruit forward. Excellent sweet, yellow fruit presence up front. Touch of Ethiopian funk. Nice zippy, lemony acidity in the center. Some black tea or lemon tea was noticeable on the back end and the finish. Slightly tannic and drying with a pleasant, lingering sweetness. Lemonade came to mind. Overall, outstanding sweetness in the aroma and impressive sweetness in the flavor. Excellent acidity in the aroma and exceptional acidity in the flavor. The mouthfeel was fantastic. Creamy, juicy and medium-full bodied. This coffee was excessively tannic and acidic until around week 10, when the sweetness really popped and the acidity mellowed to a perfect level.

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Aroma: 10/10
Taste: 9.5/10
Sweetness: 4.5/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4/5
Score: 93.75

The aroma was amazingly floral and fragrant. Rosewater notes came through big time. Possibly some lavender too. Jasmine was also quite apparent. As the coffee cooled, a sugary, stone fruit-like sweetness emerged. Later, the rose notes mellowed and the jasmine really intensified. Bergamot was also apparent. The flavor profile was super floral and bright too but not quite to the degree of the nose. Elegant florals came through strong up front. Like in the nose, rosewater was again most prominent initially. Lots of fruity sweetness too. Lavender was noticeable as well. Hint of jasmine as well. Big tart lemony notes appeared in the center and intensified as the liquid moved along the palate. The finish was slightly drying and tannic and reminiscent of lemon tea. As the coffee cooled, the jasmine presence intensified and the tannins in the finish mellowed. The lemon also became even more pronounced. All in all, outstanding sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and exceptionally high acidity in the flavor. Excellent soft, juicy, medium-light bodied mouthfeel. H&S noted in the description of the coffee that it was likely their most floral offering to date, and I would definitely agree with this sentiment. Personally, this could be my favorite coffee of the year.

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Aroma: 10/10
Taste: 10/10
Sweetness: 4.5/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4.5/5
Score: 96.25

The aroma was impressive initially and improved considerably as the coffee cooled. It started out super juicy, dense and sweet and got even better with time. Dark fruit notes dominated. Blackberry was most prominent. Black currant also came through strong. There was an earthy, slightly savory quality as well. Bit of juicy stone fruit character too. Later, the sweetness really intensified and took on a blackberry candy-like quality. The stone fruits also became more pronounced. The flavor profile was somewhat similar to the nose but definitely brighter and more acidic. Crisp, zippy lemon notes came through strong up front. Hint of sweetness. Lemonade came to mind. Dark fruits were noticeable as the coffee moved along the palate. Black currant was most prominent. Somewhat earthy and savory. More crisp, zippy, lemon notes in the center. Sweet, juicy blackberries came through on the back end. The finish was reminiscent of over steeped black tea. Big, drying tannins lingered long after the swallow, along with more juicy blackberry. All in all, exceptional sweetness the aroma and high sweetness in the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and outstanding acidity in the flavor. Fantastic juicy, creamy, fuller bodied mouthfeel. This coffee went through peaks and valleys over the two months that I enjoyed it, but the peaks were definitely higher than the valleys were low. When it was on, it was likely the best Kenyan I have enjoyed all year.

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Aroma: 1010
Taste: 10/10
Sweetness: 5/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 5/5
Score: 98.75

The aroma was super bright and exotic. Candy-like, tropical fruit notes dominated. Rainbow Skittles came to mind. Pineapple, lime and mango notes were most apparent. Excellent sweet-tart balance. Honeydew melon was detectable too. As the coffee cooled, the melon presence intensified, as did the overall sweetness. The flavor profile was similar to the nose and just as impressive. Tangy and sweet, tropical fruit notes came through big time. Very candy like. Lime again was most prominent. Mango was noticeable as well. Possibly some pineapple too. There was an intense, zippy, lemon-like quality in the center. Loads of bright acidity. More lingering, sweet-tart fruity notes on the back end. The finish was also sweet and tart and contained a pithy dryness that was very reminiscent of Sweet-Tart candies. Overall, exceptional sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Outstanding acidity in both as well. Nice juicy, medium bodied mouthfeel. This was one of the most unique, complex and overall enjoyable coffees I've tried in a very long time. It's hard to believe this is a Kenyan and even harder to believe that it's washed and minimally processed.

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Aroma: 9/10
Taste: 10/10
Sweetness: 5/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4.5/5
Score: 95

The aroma was really delicate and nuanced at first. Uber tea like. Green tea or oolong tea specifically came to mind. Lots of grassiness too. As the coffee opened up, subtle stone fruit notes appeared. Nice fuzzy peach skin quality. Hint of sweetness. Later, the stone fruit presence and the overall sweetness came forth. Some melon was noticeable too. The flavor profile was similar to the aroma but sweeter and juicier. It too was very delicate and nuanced initially. Green tea notes dominated up front. Loads of grassiness. Stone fruits appeared as the coffee opened up. Peach skin again came to mind. Bit of juicy peach flesh as well. The sweet stone fruit presence became more pronounced as the coffee cooled. Nice crisp, lemony brightness in the center. Excellent gentle acidity along with a touch of sweetness. Lemonade came to mind. Some white florals were also noticeable. The floral notes intensified later. More lemon/lemonade on the back end and the finish. Some drying green tea-like tannins lingered after the swallow. Overall, medium-high sweetness in the aroma and exceptional sweetness in the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and outstanding acidity in the flavor. Excellent creamy, juicy, fuller bodied mouthfeel. This is a fantastic, tea-like Gesha coffee that was significantly more enjoyable after an extended period of rest. If you have a bag of this, be sure to rest it for at least a month and give it a long cooldown when enjoying your cup.

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Nice pleasant, fruity aroma. Moderately sweet. Delicate orchard fruit notes were detectable. Hint of Ethiopian funk. The funk was reminiscent of dank, Southern Hemisphere hops. As the coffee opened up, juicy stone fruit notes appeared, and the sweetness became more pronounced. Peach and nectarine came to mind. Later, both the stone fruits and the overall sweetness really intensified and the coffee took on a peaches and cream-like quality. The flavor profile was juicy and fruit forward from the start. Stone fruit notes came through strongest. Peach and nectarine specifically. Orchard fruits were noticeable as well. Bit of Ethiopian funkiness. The funk intensified as the coffee cooled. Like in the nose, dank, juicy hops came to mind. Nice zippy lemony acidity in the center. Slightly tannic and drying, tea-like notes appeared on the back end. More lingering peachy sweetness in the finish. All in all, high sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and high acidity in the flavor. Outstanding soft, supple, medium bodied mouthfeel. This is a fantastic Ethiopian coffee that displayed a lot more Ethiopian-type funk in the earlier brews than in the later ones but was always impressive nevertheless.

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Aroma: 10/10
Taste: 10/10
Sweetness: 4.5/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4.5/5
Score: 96.25

The aroma was outstanding from the start. It was really fruity and sweet, but also quite soft and delicate. Juicy stone fruit notes came through strongest. Big floral presence too. Jasmine and lavender specifically. Orange blossom was noticeable as well. There was also a punchy ripe red berry presence. Strawberry and raspberry came to mind. White tea was also detectable. As the coffee sat, the stone fruit and floral notes intensified along with the overall sweetness. The flavor profile was similar to the aroma but crisper and brighter. Somewhat tea like up front. Green tea specifically. Moderately sweet but also fairly tannic and drying. Berry notes were quite prominent. Raspberry and cranberry came to mind. Nice tartness and acidity. Juicy stone fruit notes appeared as the coffee moved along the palate. Fuzzy peach skin and nectarine specifically. Nice bright floral presence as well. Like in the nose, jasmine and lavender were noticeable. There was a crisp, zippy, lemony acidity in the center and a fair amount of sweetness. Lemonade perhaps. More berries, lemon and crisp acidity on the back end and the finish. Some tea-like tannins lingered after the swallow. Overall, outstanding sweetness in the aroma and impressive sweetness in the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and exceptional acidity in the flavor. The mouthfeel was fantastic. It was creamy, juicy and fuller in body than I anticipated. This coffee went from being borderline undrinkable at the one-month mark to absolutely incredible after an additional month of rest. If you have a bag of this, be sure to give it sufficient time to mature and a very hard push during the brewing process.

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Aroma: 10/10
Taste: 9.5/10
Sweetness: 5/5
Acidity: 4.5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4.5/5
Score: 95

The aroma was extremely subtle at first. Delicate and tea like. Oolong tea perhaps. Some fuzzy peach skin appeared as the coffee opened up. Peach iced tea was noticeable too. As the coffee approached room temperature, a sweet, milky, peach boba tea quality also came forth. Hint of vanilla. The peach presence became even sweeter and juicier with time. Later, big, fragrant bergamot notes were apparent. The flavor profile was similar to the nose and nearly as impressive. It was super subtle and tea like initially. Green tea or oolong tea specifically came to mind. Nice fuzzy peach skin quality in the center. Some ripe peach flesh appeared as the coffee cooled. A zippy, underripe peach-like acidity came through on the back end and carried into the crisp, clean, slightly drying finish. Bit of lemony tartness here too. Like the nose, the peach presence turned much sweeter and juicier with time. Jasmine notes came forth as well. All in all, exceptional sweetness in the aroma and high sweetness in the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and high acidity in the flavor. Fantastic creamy, juicy, medium-light bodied mouthfeel. This is an outstanding, peach-forward, washed Ethiopian coffee that improved significantly after the cup cooled. Be sure to give these beans plenty of rest and a hard push during the brewing process.

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he aroma was super sweet, fruity and complex. Ripe, juicy berry notes dominated. Strawberry specifically came to mind. Raspberry was noticeable as well. There was a rich, dense, candied sugar-like aspect to this as well. As the coffee cooled, an interesting tropical fruit quality appeared. Ripe mango perhaps. Bit of pineapple too. Later, the tropical fruit notes became somewhat funkier and more fragrant. Like the nose, the flavor profile was amazingly fruity and complex. Nice zippy, lemon-lime acidity up front. Tropical fruit notes appeared as the coffee moved along the palate. Overripe mango and pineapple came to mind. There was an interesting floral quality in the center that was reminiscent of lavender. Dense, juicy berry notes appeared on the back end and intensified as the coffee cooled. Like in the aroma, strawberry was again most prominent followed closely by raspberry. Delicate stone fruit notes appeared in the sweet, lingering finish. All in all, exceptional sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Fantastic acidity in both as well. Outstanding soft, juicy, medium-full bodied mouthfeel. This is an absolutely outstanding naturally processed Mejorado and one of the sweetest and most complex coffees I have tried all year. Both Juan Peña and H&S knocked it out of the park with this release.

The aroma was super sweet, juicy, and fruit-forward. Ripe berry notes came through strongest initially. Strawberry was most prominent. Raspberry was noticeable as well. Hint of tangy cranberry too. Stone fruits appeared as the coffee cooled. Nice rice peach and nectarine presence. Later, the stone fruit notes intensified and turned really sweet and juicy. As the coffee approached room temperature, a hint of vanilla was also detectable. There was a subtle herbal, Earl Gray tea-like quality too. The flavor profile was also very impressive. Berry notes came through strong up front. Red berries specifically. Strawberry and raspberry for sure. Some cranberry was noticeable as well. Juicy stone fruits appeared as the coffee moved along the palate. Ripe peach and nectarine notes were most prominent. Excellent crisp, zippy, lemony acidity in the center. More stone fruit character and berry-like acidity on the back end and the finish. Some delicate tannic, drying, white tea notes and a subtle stone fruit-like sweetness lingered after the swallow. Overall, outstanding sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Exceptional acidity in both as well. Fantastic soft, creamy, juicy, medium-full bodied mouthfeel. This is definitely one of the more complex, berry-forward Geshas I have tried all year and an outstanding coffee overall. Hacienda La Esmeralda coffees rarely disappoint, and this was perhaps my favorite one to date.

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The aroma was interesting but quite delicate. Orchard fruits were most apparent. Apple and pear perhaps. Nice subtle, sugary sweetness. As the coffee opened up, juicy stone fruit notes appeared. Peach and nectarine came to mind. Bit of fuzzy peach skin too. Hint of florality. Bergamot perhaps. The floral notes intensified as the coffee cooled and the sweetness became more juicy and dense. Later, melon notes appeared. Watermelon specifically. The flavor profile was similar to the nose and equally impressive. Delicate and nuanced with a nice juicy stone fruit presence up front. Ripe peach came through strongest. Nice orchard fruit presence too. Jasmine was noticeable in the center. Some bergamot as well. Both the jasmine and the bergamot intensified as the coffee cooled. The finish was crisp, clean and juicy with subtle drying tannins and a pleasant, lingering sweetness. Like with the nose, watermelon appeared as the coffee approached room temperature. All in all, high sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. High acidity in both as well. Excellent, juicy, lighter bodied mouthfeel. This is an impressive coffee that required both significant rest and patience while drinking to fully appreciate its nuance and complexity.

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Aroma: 9.5/10
Taste: 9/10
Sweetness: 4/5
Acidity: 4.5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4/5
Score: 88.75

The aroma was extremely subtle initially. It was pleasant and warming but definitely lacking in character. Tea like perhaps with a hint of sweetness. Green tea specifically. The sweetness came forth as the coffee opened up and turned somewhat honey like. A subtle white floral quality emerged later. Hint of stone fruit character too. The fruity notes and the sweetness became more pronounced as the coffee cooled, as did the tea presence. Bergamot and some herbal notes appeared as well. The flavor profile followed the nose but was slightly punchier from the start. It too was very tea like. Green tea again came to mind. Nice pleasant, fruity sweetness. A subtle, juicy stone fruit presence appeared up front. Peach specifically. Sweet-tart lemon notes came through in the center. Nice zippy acidity. Lemonade-like perhaps. More lemon tea and tannins on the back end and the finish. Like with the nose, the fruity notes and the sweetness became more pronounced as the coffee opened up. There was an interesting herbal tea-like quality as well. Overall, medium-high sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and high acidity in the flavor. Nice soft, juicy, lighter bodied mouthfeel. This was definitely one of the more delicate and nuanced coffees I have tried from September. Many of their extra-light offerings require a significant amount of rest, but this one took longer than almost any of the others to really open up.

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Aroma: 9.5/10
Taste: 9/10
Sweetness: 4.5/5
Acidity: 4.5/5
Body: 5/5
Finish: 4/5
Score: 91.25

The aroma was pleasant and warming but rather nondescript. I had a difficult time getting anything from the nose initially. As the coffee opened up, subtle tea-like notes appeared. Green tea perhaps. There was a faint stone fruit presence as well. Hint of florality too. With time, the floral notes came forth. Yellow florals perhaps. As the coffee approached room temperature, the sweetness intensified. There was a subtle herbal quality too. Later, a juicy melon note appeared. Watermelon came to mind. Like the nose, the flavor profile was extremely subtle initially but became more interesting and pronounced with time. Nice juicy stone fruit presence up front. Fuzzy peach skin came to mind. Hint of nectarine too. Floral notes were detectable in the center. Geen tea was noticeable here as well along with a nice zippy lemony acidity. Peach infused green tea reappeared in the slightly tannic finish and lingered after the swallow. Overall, high sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Medium to medium-high acidity the aroma and high acidity in the flavor. Outstanding soft, juicy, creamy mouthfeel. This is a delicate and nuanced Gesha that presented itself as being complex and notable on some brews and subtle and forgettable on others. Regardless, be sure to give these beans plenty of rest and allow the cup ample time to cool when you're drinking it to allow the more delicate aspects of the coffee to come alive.

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Aroma: 10/10
Taste: 9.5/10
Sweetness: 4.5/5
Acidity: 4.5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4.5/5
Score: 93.75

Sweet, juicy dark fruit notes came through strong in the aroma. Blackberry was most prominent. Black currant was noticeable as well. Touch of earthiness too. Interesting sweet-savory balance. As the coffee opened up, a hint of vanilla appeared. Later, the coffee seesawed between sweet blackberry and savory earthy notes. As the coffee approached room temperature, the juicy sweetness intensified. The flavor profile was similar to the nose but slightly less sweet and more acidic. Berry notes were apparent up front. Raspberry was most prominent. Touch of blackberry and black currant too. There was a big, zippy, lemony acidity in the center along with some sweetness. Lemonade came to mind. Tart cranberry notes came through on the back end and carried into the clean, snappy finish. Some dark fruits and savory earthy notes lingered after the swallow. Overall, outstanding sweetness the aroma and high sweetness in the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and exceptionally high acidity in the flavor. Fantastic creamy, juicy, fuller bodied mouthfeel. This is an impressive Kenyan coffee that reached its peach nearly three months off roast. If you have a bag of this, be sure to give it plenty of rest and a hard push during the brewing process.

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Aroma: 9.5/10
Taste: 9/10
Sweetness: 4.5/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4.5/5
Score: 92.5

Dense, earthy, savory notes came through strong in the nose initially. Moderate amount of sweetness. Juicy dark fruits emerged as the coffee cooled. Black currant was most prominent. Moderately sweet. Hint of blackberry too. The blackberry and the overall sweetness really intensified later. There was a bit of florality as well. The flavor profile was similar to the aroma but definitely crisper and brighter. Dense and earthy up front. Dark fruit notes appeared as the coffee moved along the palate. Black currant was most prominent. Blackberry was noticeable as well. There was a crisp, zippy, lemony acidity in the center. The tart lemon notes carried into the back end. Hint of sweetness. Lemonade came to mind. The finish was crisp, bright and clean. More lemony tartness and a hint of lingering earthiness after the swallow. Overall, high sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and exceptionally high acidity in the flavor. The mouthfeel was super soft and juicy. Medium bodied for the varietal. I purchased this coffee from Thankfully along with their Getuya AA extra light, and while both were enjoyable initially, they really peaked around the three month mark. If you have a bag of either, be sure to give it an extended rest and a hard push during the brewing process.

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Aroma: 9.5/10
Taste: 9.5/10
Sweetness: 5/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4/5
Score: 93.75

The aroma was juicy and fruit forward. Dark fruit notes came through strongest. Black currant was most prominent. Nice blackberry presence too. Excellent balance of sweet and savory. Touch of earthiness. As the coffee cooled, the dark fruit notes and the overall sweetness really intensified. The blackberry notes became sweeter and juicier and the earthiness intensified as well. The flavor profile was somewhat similar to the nose but less sweet and more acidic. Excellent sweet-tart combo up front. Ripe raspberry notes were most apparent. Red currant was noticeable as well. Good doses of start cranberry too. There was a big, zippy, lemony acidity in the center. As the coffee opened up, sweet blackberry notes appeared on the back end. The overall sweetness became more pronounced too. Lemon notes lingered in the impeccably crisp, clean finish. All in all, outstanding sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Exceptional acidity in the both aroma and flavor. Excellent soft, juicy, medium bodied mouthfeel. This is a beautifully roasted Kenyan coffee that demonstrated tremendous complexity and nuance after an extended period of rest.

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Aroma: 9/10
Taste: 9/10
Sweetness: 4.5/5
Acidity: 4.5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4.5/5
Score: 90

The aroma was very process forward. Tart, tangy berry notes dominated. Raspberry specifically came to mind. Freshly pureed raspberries or raspberry juice perhaps. Bit of strawberry too. In addition to the tanginess, there was a nice sugary sweetness as well. Both the funk and the sweetness intensified as the coffee cooled, as did the strawberry presence. Later, powdered cocoa notes were also detectable. Like the nose, the flavor profile was tart, tangy and quite process forward. Raspberry was again most prominent, but it came across as more sour here than it did in the nose. Big strawberry presence too. Nice overall sweetness and terrific sweet-tart balance. There was a big, zippy, berry-like acidity in the center. The finish was reminiscent of sweetened raspberry iced tea. Slightly tannic and drying with a lingering berry-like sweetness. Overall, high sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and high acidity in the flavor. Nice smooth, creamy, medium bodied mouthfeel. This was an enjoyable coffee though, considering the price point ($28 for a 20 gram tube), somewhat of a novelty.

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Aroma: 9/10
Taste: 9/10
Sweetness: 4.5/5
Acidity: 4/5
Body: 5/5
Finish: 4/5
Score: 88.75

The aroma was juicy and nuanced initially. Delicate stone fruit notes were most apparent. Nice fuzzy peach skin quality. Ripe peach flesh was also noticeable. Hint of green tea and grassiness. Touch of honeydew melon too. The stone fruits and the sweetness intensified as the coffee opened up. Later, the green tea and grassy notes also became more pronounced. Bergamot appeared as well. The flavor profile was juicy, fruity and sweet from the start. Stone fruits came through strongest. Freshly picked peach and nectarine notes specifically. Matcha tea was noticeable as well. There was a pleasant floral quality in the center. Peach iced tea appeared on the back end and carried into the finish. Subtle drying, tea-like tannins lingered after the swallow. Overall, excellent sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Medium to medium-high acidity in both aroma and flavor. Outstanding juicy, lighter bodied mouthfeel. Creamy and silky smooth on the palate. This is an impressive overall Gesha that I would be happy to drink everyday.

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Aroma: 9/10
Taste: 9.5/10
Sweetness: 4.5/5
Acidity: 4/5
Body: 5/5
Finish: 4/5
Score: 90

The aroma was very soft and delicate initially. Slightly grassy and tea like. Oolong tea perhaps. As the coffee opened up, a subtle stone fruit presence was noticeable. Later, the stone fruits became juicier and punchier, and the aroma was sweeter overall. Some herbal notes were also detectable. Hint of bergamot too. Touch of melon as well. As the coffee approached room temperature, the herbal notes intensified. The flavor profile was similar to the nose but slightly sweeter and punchier. Tea-like notes dominated initially. Oolong tea again came to mind. Touch of herbality as well. Nice subtle stone fruit presence too. Fuzzy peach perhaps. Nice crisp acidity in the center. Some drying, green tea-like tannins appeared in the finish and lingered after the swallow. As the coffee sat, the stone fruits and the overall sweetness became more pronounced. Ripe, juicy peach notes came to mind. All in all, medium-high sweetness in both the aroma and the flavor. Medium to medium-high acidity in the aroma and medium-high acidity in the flavor. Outstanding soft, creamy, juicy, lighter bodied mouthfeel. This coffee was incredibly subtle initially and took a very long time to finally show its true character, but once it did it was terrific. Be sure to give these beans an extra long rest and a hard push during the brewing process.

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Aroma: 9.5/10
Taste: 9.5/10
Sweetness: 4.5/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 4.5/5
Finish: 4.5/5
Score: 93.75

The aroma was juicy and sweet with a very unique herbal tea-like quality. Nice bright florality. Wildflower notes came to mind. There was a subtle earthy presence as well. The floral notes intensified as the cup cooled. Bit of dark fruit character too. Later, the sweetness became more pronounced. Like the nose, the flavor profile was really unique and complex. Somewhat floral and tea like up front with a crisp, zippy acidity. Cranberry and red currants came to mind. Subtle dark fruit notes appeared as the coffee moved along the palate. Black currant perhaps. Touch of sweetness. The dark fruit notes and the overall sweetness came forth as the coffee cooled. Blackberry was noticeable. Hint of earthiness. There was a big, zippy, lemon-like acidity in the center. More lemon notes, acidity and drying, black tea-like tannins on the back end and in the finish. Sweet blackberry notes lingered after the swallow. All in all, high sweetness in the aroma and the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and exceptionally high acidity in the flavor. Impressive mouthfeel. It was soft, juicy and lighter bodied for a Kenyan. This is really interesting and complex coffee that improved significantly after an extended period of rest. Be sure to give these beans ample time to experience them at their peak.

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Aroma: 9/10
Taste: 10/10
Sweetness: 4/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 5/5
Finish: 4.5/5
Score: 93.75

The aroma was super soft and juicy but quite nuanced initially. Green tea notes were most prominent. Orchard fruits were also noticeable. Nice subtle apple and pear presence. Touch of sweetness. Herbal notes were also detectable. Later, delicate stone fruits came forth. Fuzzy peach skin perhaps. As the coffee approached room temperature, the stone fruit presence and the overall sweetness intensified. The flavor profile was similar to the nose but punchier from the start. Soft orchard fruit notes were apparent on the front end. There was a big oolong tea presence as well. Nice delicate sweetness. Zippy, lemony-lime note and a crisp but gentle acidity was noticeable as the coffee moved along the palate. Floral notes appeared in the center. The florality intensified as the coffee cooled. Juicy stone fruits came through on the back end and the finish. Touch of herbality. Green tea was noticeable here as well, along with some subtle, lingering tannins. Like in the nose, the stone fruits and the overall sweetness became more pronounced as the coffee cooled. Overall, medium to medium-high sweetness in the aroma and high sweetness in the flavor. Medium-high acidify in the aroma and exceptional acidity in the flavor. Outstanding soft, juicy, lighter-bodied mouthfeel. This is a fantastic Panamanian Gesha that kept improving throughout the cup. Be sure to give this coffee plenty of rest and a hard push during the brewing process.

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The aroma was extremely delicate and tea like. Matcha tea came to mind. There was a big grassy note as well. Hint of sweetness. As the coffee opened up, a subtle stone fruit quality appeared. Fuzzy peach skin came to mind. The sweetness also intensified. The flavor profile was also delicate and tea like and fairly similar to the nose. Green tea was most prominent. Hint of juicy stone fruit character as well. Like in the aroma, fuzzy peach skin came to mind. Touch of lemony acidity in the center. More green tea and some drying tannins carried into the back end and the finish. Zippy lemon notes reappeared here as well and lingered after the swallow. As the coffee approached room temperature, the stone fruit presence intensified, as did the overall sweetness. Hint of florality as well. Overall, medium-high sweetness in the aroma and high sweetness in the flavor. Medium-high acidity in the aroma and outstanding acidity in the flavor. Fantastic soft, creamy, juicy, lighter bodied mouthfeel. This is a really delicate and nuanced Ethiopian that requires both patience and focus to truly appreciate. Like almost all of Shoebox's coffees, this one improved considerably after a lengthy rest

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Aroma: 9.5/10
Taste: 7.5/10
Sweetness: 3.5/5
Acidity: 5/5
Body: 3.5/5
Finish: 4/5
Score: 82.5

The aroma was subtle initially. Pleasant and warming but rather nondescript. Black tea notes were detectable. Slightly papery too. Cherry notes appeared as the coffee sat. Fairly sweet but also somewhat tart. Strawberry notes came forth later. With time, the nose became quite process forward. As the coffee approached room temperature, floral notes appeared. Strawberry blossom perhaps. The flavor profile was somewhat disappointing and came across as excessively tart and slightly astringent. Tangy berry notes dominated up front. Underripe raspberry perhaps. Big drying, tea-like tannins were noticeable as well. There was a faint wet paper quality initially, but it quickly dissipated. Loads of zippy, cranberry-like acidity in the center. Possibly some lemon too. More berry and cherry notes on the back end and the finish. Lemon notes lingered after the swallow. All in all, high sweetness in the aroma and medium-low sweetness in the flavor. High acidity in the aroma and exceptionally high acidity in the flavor. The mouthfeel was medium-bodied and felt a bit chalky on the palate. This is a unique, process-forward Gesha that ultimately had an impressive aroma but presented as excessively acidic and a bit astringent on the palate.

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