Graciano Cruz - Geisha Trio #3
This year, we had the amazing idea to purchase not just one, but three different Geisha lots from Graciano. All of them come from his farm, Los Lajones, situated on the slopes of the Barú volcano. At an altitude of 2,000 m.a.s.l., it is one of the highest farms in all of Central America.
These coffees have been processed with three different methods: washed, natural, and honey. You can expect three fantastic coffees that truly highlight the differences in each processing method. Graciano is known for expanding the horizons of post-harvest processing methods and has really succeeded with these three lots.
We have roasted them extremely carefully on our small-batch Loring roaster and are so excited to share them all with you!
GEISHA No. 3 - Washed: Vibrant, crispy and floral with flavours of mandarin orange and mango
Content: 200 g
Roast date: 06.11.2024, by our roastmasters Filip Palm & Joel Skarpsvärd
GRACIANO CRUZ stands among the most esteemed coffee producers worldwide, renowned for his exceptional work across farms in Panama, El Salvador, Ethiopia, Peru, Taiwan, and Brazil. With a deep commitment to ecological agriculture and the natural processing method, Graciano embodies a true inspiration in the coffee industry.
Our relationship with Graciano is as old as Johan & Nyström, having worked together since the beginning 20 years ago. When he first started producing his coffee as naturals and honeys, many shook their heads – coffee from Panama wasn’t supposed to taste like that!? But Graciano dared to go his own way, and many producers have followed in his footsteps since then.
Graciano is truly one of the best producers in specialty coffee, and his coffees have won countless awards in both barista competitions around the world and the prestigious Best of Panama.
This coffee is a part of our Prime series, and is the top tier of specialty coffee. These coffees are of unmatched quality and flavour and drinking them is an experience itself. Sourced only 3-4 times a year, our Prime coffees are extremely limited and highly coveted, with only around 200 bags available of each.
These coffees are often of exclusive and rare varieties and produced using modern and innovative methods. For those seeking the ultimate coffee experience, our Prime series is sure to satisfy even the most refined palates.
We offer four different coffee series, from House where the flavours are more familiar, to Prime which offers the absolute top tier of specialty coffee quality.
The House seriesis the foundation we stand upon, featuring specialty coffees from some of the 15 producers we work with closely, all among the best in the world. Each coffee offers a unique blend and flavour profile, and with such variety in the series, we dare say there’s a taste for (almost) everyone. To follow the harvest seasons, we rotate the origin and recipe throughout the year. This ensures the coffee is always fresh, the flavours consistent, and the cup truly delightful! In this series, you’ll find various espresso and filter coffees, both as whole beans and ground.
The Flavours series is where we truly elevate the natural flavours of each coffee. Most of the coffees are single origin, but as the contents of the product change with harvest seasons, occasionally a blend might better suit the r profile. Flavours is perfect for those seeking an exceptional cup where the coffee’s unique taste and character truly gets to shine!
The Farmers series. is a tribute to the skilled and dedicated producers which we have a close relationship with. For this series, we purchase limited quantities of specific lots that really stand out when we taste them. It could be the variety or a specific part of the farm that truly brings out the best in the coffee. The flavours of these coffees are often sweet and floral, with hints of fruit or berries, broadening the horizons on what coffee can taste like. It is with a lot of pride we highlight our producers and their incredible craftsmanship.
The Prime series is the top tier of specialty coffee. These coffees are of unmatched quality and flavour and drinking them is an experience itself. Sourced only 3-4 times a year, our Prime coffees are extremely limited and highly coveted, with only around 200 bags available of each. These coffees are often of exclusive and rare varieties and produced using modern and innovative methods. For those seeking the ultimate coffee experience, our Prime series is sure to satisfy even the most refined palates.
We specialize in specialty coffee, which means that all the coffee we purchase scores at least 80 points on a 100-point scale – a grading system established by the international coffee organization SCA.
We hold high standards for the producers we work with, both in terms of sustainability and quality. Both aspects demand more and come at a cost, which we gladly pay. The right price is worth every cent!
10 years or more – that's how long we have been working with several of our producers. Simply because they are the best, and we know and trust each other. When we begin new collaborations, which also happens from time to time, we do so with the intention of celebrating 10 years and beyond with them as well. Our close and longstanding relationships are built on a shared philosophy and a desire to improve the conditions for coffee farmers worldwide. Through sustainability and quality!
