Greens Alert - Page 123

#1221: Post by **drgary** » November 10th, 2019, 3:28 pm

GC7 wrote:Get it while you can. Only 70 pounds available from Burman minus my small purchase.

GUATEMALAN PREMIUM HUEHUE. FINCA VILLAURE COE #5 WINNER

This was actually the top scoring non-geisha, non-Pacamara bean variety.

I ordered a couple of other Guatemalian coffees that looked great as well.

I picked up a couple of pounds along with a Pacamara and others. I look forward to seeing your notes on it.

November 10th, 2019, 4:04 pm

Will do. I have been missing coffees from Guatemala and I always look forward to a small taste of COE or other non-extravagant special lots.

I haven't figured out how to roast Pacamara's to my liking. I picked up some FINCA VISTA HERMOSA, HueHuetanango and some FRAIJANES PREMIUM FLAT FINCA DE DIOS that seemed particularly nice to hold me till the next crop.

November 10th, 2019, 11:54 pm

* Slightly off-topic*

Not green, but here's a stellar Guatemalan available from El Injerto. Not a lot is known about their new Yellow Nance varietal, but it might be named after a local fruit in that region. As mentioned in the listing, El Injerto has taken more 1st place COE wins than any other farm, anywhere.

https://lineacaffe.com/product/guatemala-el-injerto/

#1224: Post by **TomC** » November 16th, 2019, 10:24 pm

Not going to miss out on this one. Colombia Henry Yate Gesha Microlot. Slim says emphatically it's in the top 3 coffees he's had all year. Probably less than 200 pounds left at this point.

https://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/i ... ic=21709.0

November 16th, 2019, 10:42 pm

I Just scooped some up. I honestly have yet to feel like the Gesha's I get are worth it, but I'm willing to try again.

#1226: Post by **jammin** » November 16th, 2019, 11:17 pm

TomC wrote:Not going to miss out on this one. Colombia Henry Yate Gesha Microlot. Slim says emphatically it's in the top 3 coffees he's had all year. Probably less than 200 pounds left at this point.

https://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/i ... ic=21709.0

thanks, Tom. i got the email for this but passed it over based on lack of insight. went in for 5lbs. if anyone stumbles on a killer roast profile please share it

#1227: Post by **GC7** » November 17th, 2019, 12:27 pm

TomC wrote:Not going to miss out on this one. Colombia Henry Yate Gesha Microlot. Slim says emphatically it's in the top 3 coffees he's had all year. Probably less than 200 pounds left at this point.

https://www.greencoffeebuyingclub.com/i ... ic=21709.0

I still have some of his Colombia COE #16 and it is a superior coffee. I'm passing on the geisha as tea and grapefruit are not attractive tasting notes to my palate. Call me whatever but I've not had geisha's that wow me, I am looking forward to the Guatemala #5 COE that is wandering around semi-lost in the USPS distribution chain. Looking forward to hearing what this new Colombia offering brings to your tastebuds.

November 17th, 2019, 3:36 pm

I guess I got lucky, my Guate COE got here two days ago. Surprisingly small screen size and a lot of silver skin.

Both of these coffees would make their own worthwhile discussions. Hope to hear other's impressions of them.

#1229: Post by **sambuist** » November 17th, 2019, 8:24 pm

BarryR wrote:I agree on the SM Guat Gesha. Bought 2 lbs last year and one lb this year.
Some nice subtle tea like notes. Very pleasant but not nearly worth the price.

I actually purchased some as well. And yes it has some nice subtle tea notes. Very earl grey in fact, but I would hate to buy this at full roasted price.

#1230: Post by **jammin** » November 17th, 2019, 9:06 pm

GC7 wrote:Call me whatever but I've not had geisha's that wow me.

In short, I'm in strong agreement. If it weren't for a couple roasted bags from Klatch I'd have completely written this stuff off.
Although the selections I've purchased & roasted have fallen short, the professionally delivered stuff I've received have blown my mind. When a Geisha hits the cup is like nothing else available.
I've heard people say they can hit several terrible shots in a round of golf but it just takes 1 sweet shot to have them dying to come back for more. I imagine this is how I currently feel about Geisha coffee.