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Colombia-Finca La Mina Geisha Washed

by r ki coffee lab · richmond, canada

expect grapefruit. this is colombia-finca la mina geisha washed, a washed colombia from r ki coffee lab.

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the bean

origin
colombia
region
nariño
process
washed
varietal
caturra
status
in stock
this is a washed caturra from finca la mina in the nariño region of colombia, a high-altitude growing area known for producing coffees with pronounced acidity and clarity. it earned recognition as a cup of excellence lot, placing it among the top-scoring coffees from its harvest. the washed process strips the fruit before drying, which keeps the cup clean and lets the varietal character come through. expect grapefruit-forward brightness, tart and citrusy, with the transparency that washed processing brings. brew it as filter, pour-over or aeropress, using water around 92-94°c to preserve the delicate acidity without over-extracting.

common questions

What does Colombia-Finca La Mina Geisha Washed taste like?

the primary tasting note is grapefruit, giving the cup a bright, citrusy acidity. the washed process keeps the flavour clean and well-defined rather than fruity or heavy.

How is Colombia-Finca La Mina Geisha Washed grown and processed?

it is a caturra varietal grown at finca la mina in nariño, colombia, and processed using the washed method, where the fruit is removed before the beans are dried. the lot placed in the cup of excellence competition, indicating high quality scoring from that harvest.

How should I brew Colombia-Finca La Mina Geisha Washed?

filter brewing methods such as pour-over or aeropress suit this coffee well, as they highlight the clean, citrus-forward character that the washed process produces. keep water temperature moderate, around 92-94°c, to avoid masking the grapefruit acidity.

about r ki coffee lab

richmond's specialty coffee scene has quietly grown into something worth paying attention to, shaped in part by the city's dense, food-serious culture and its proximity to vancouver without being beholden to it. r ki coffee lab sits on lansdowne road, in a stretch of richmond that runs busy and practical rather than precious, and that context matters. this isn't a place trying to aestheticize the neighborhood around it. what you get here is roasting and brewing taken seriously by people who've built a local reputation on consistency rather than noise. the standing it holds in richmond didn't come from foot traffic alone. if you're in the area mid-morning, the filter coffee is where to start.

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