Las Margaritas • Natural • Geisha • Colombia 100g

Farm - Las Margaritas

Producer - La Esperanza

Origin - Colombia

Process - Natural

Varietal - Geisha

Altitude - 1570 - 1850 MASL

Flavour Notes - cherries, whisky, dried strawberry

Best for: Filter + Modern Espresso

roast level: Very Light

PROCESS:

Cherries are harvested at the peak of ripeness to ensure optimal flavour. After picking, they are floated in water to separate out the densest and most flavour-concentrated fruit. Brix measurements are then taken to evaluate sugar levels prior to fermentation, ensuring consistency and quality.
Fermentation is conducted as a single-stage aerobic process in open tanks over a period of 72 hours. This method encourages the development of complex flavours and enhances aromatic expression, giving the final product greater depth.
As this is a natural process, the cherries are not washed after fermentation. The mucilage is intentionally left intact, which plays an important role in building body and contributing to a richer, more textured profile.
For drying, the cherries are placed in mechanical dryers and kept at a stable temperature of 38 °C for 8 to 12 days. This controlled approach ensures even moisture reduction without compromising quality. Once drying is complete, the cherries are transferred to climate-controlled storage facilities, maintained at 18–19 °C. This final stage helps preserve freshness, stabilise the product, and protect its aromatic characteristics until further processing or export.

FARM

Las Margaritas sits above a flowing brook that winds through the entire farm, cascading into small falls as it passes through bamboo groves and dense green vegetation. This lush landscape helps capture moisture from the clouds that frequently settle over the hillsides, creating an ideal environment for coffee cultivation.
The Pacamara variety has recently undergone renovation and is still recovering, as the fields were fully stumped to encourage healthy regrowth. Meanwhile, Pink Bourbon is being introduced in select areas, alongside significant plantings of CGLE17, one of Café Granja’s newest hybrid varieties.
The farm’s blue and yellow buildings stand out against the greenery, overseen by Juan Carlos, who manages ongoing improvements. Processing facilities have been upgraded with a vertical demucilager to reduce water consumption and a large silo divided into five compartments, allowing multiple fermentations simultaneously.
Las Margaritas also features the Field of Dreams, a special area designed to connect visitors with the surrounding landscape.