What is specialty coffee?

Specialty coffee refers to high-quality coffee beans that are sourced from specific microclimates, carefully cultivated, harvested, and processed to bring out unique flavors and characteristics. It emphasizes quality, sustainability, and traceability throughout the entire coffee supply chain.

How is specialty coffee different from regular coffee?

Specialty coffee focuses on the quality and unique characteristics of the coffee beans, whereas regular coffee is more about mass production and consistency. Specialty coffee often has distinct flavors, and its beans are graded and scored based on attributes such as aroma, taste, and body.

What is single-origin coffee?

Single-origin coffee refers to coffee beans that are sourced from a single geographical region, farm, or producer. This can highlight the unique characteristics of the coffee beans influenced by the specific climate, soil, and processing methods of that region.

How is Geisha Coffee graded and scored?

Specialty Geisha Coffee is graded and scored using a standardized system developed by the Specialty Coffee Association. Beans are evaluated based on factors such as aroma, flavor, acidity, body, and balance. A coffee must score at least 80 out of 100 points to be considered specialty grade.

What are the best brewing methods for Geisha Coffee?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as the best brewing method depends on personal preferences and the specific characteristics of the coffee beans. Common methods include pour-over, French press, Aeropress, espresso, and cold brew. Experimenting with different methods can help you find the best way to showcase the unique flavors of Geisha Coffee.

How should I store Geisha Coffee?

To maintain freshness and flavor, store Geisha Coffee in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator or freezer, as temperature fluctuations can negatively affect the taste and quality.

Thailand Nan -Doi Phu Khaa Honey

Name: Thailand Nan -Doi Phu Khaa Honey
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: thai-red-honey
Price: 24.95 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $25

Unit price per

Size:

12oz

3x12oz

5Lb

Grind:

Whole Bean

Auto Drip

French Press

Quantity:

only -133 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Asia

Country: Thailand

Farm: Gem Forest Coffee

Process: Honey Process

Region: Phu Khaa, Nan Province

Variety: Catimor

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Tasting Notes

Lemongrass and toffee in the aroma. Plum, hazelnut, and chocolate flavors in a plush rounded cup.

Background Info

* Direct Trade micro-lot

Nan province is few hours south from where the majority of Thai coffee is grown in the Chiang Rai and Chiang Rai provinces. But here some of the highest growing altitudes can be found.

Our coffees from this province come from Gem Forest coffee mill. Operated by Kaleb Jordan who grew up in this region with his American born parents. After university he came back to his hometown looking for ways to help the local villages and helping to improve coffee crops and their distribution proved to be his calling. We featured an excellent robusta he processed a few months ago.

This Arabica honey coffee was processed from Catimor grown at 1300m on Doi Phukhaa.

Red Honey Process

First the coffee cherries go into the float tank to remove the floaters. This water also has KMS ( potassium metabisulfate) to disinfect the cherries. This helps them stay fresh during the resting time. The cherries are hung up in mesh sacks in the shade to rest for about 2-4 days depending on the temperature. Then they are dry pulped and set out to dry on shaded raised beds. After a couple days, the mucilage coating the parchment oxidizes to a reddish brown color and tastes a little tangy. Then the drying is completed on screen in the shade after about 20 days.