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Geisha La Mandarina • Filter • Jasmine, Cantaloupe, Lemongrass

CHF 26.00

Grown at 2,200 masl in Bolivia, this rare washed Geisha is Rodrigo Gutierrez’s newest achievement. We’ve worked with Rodrigo for years, and this is the first time his Geisha—only recently in production—is available internationally. Trusted to us for its debut, this lot delivers the variety’s signature floral elegance, with distinct notes of cantaloupe, apricot and lemongrass. The washed process highlights its delicate, tea-like clarity, while the high-altitude terroir lends a subtle mineral complexity to the cup.

Learn more about this special lot below.

Only available as 150 grams bag. For the best possible expression, we recommend brewing with Sibarist’s FAST paper filters.

Grown at 2,200 masl in Bolivia, this rare washed Geisha is Rodrigo Gutierrez’s newest achievement. We’ve worked with Rodrigo for years, and this is the first time his Geisha—only recently in production—is available internationally. Trusted to us for its debut, this lot delivers the variety’s signature floral elegance, with distinct notes of cantaloupe, apricot and lemongrass. The washed process highlights its delicate, tea-like clarity, while the high-altitude terroir lends a subtle mineral complexity to the cup.

Learn more about this special lot below.

Only available as 150 grams bag. For the best possible expression, we recommend brewing with Sibarist’s FAST paper filters.

  • Variety: Geisha

    Process: Washed

    Producer: Rodrigo Gutierrez

    Microlot: Finca La Mandarina

    Elevation: 2200 masl

    Location: Suri, La Paz, Bolivia

    Net weight: 150 grams whole beans

    Roasted for: Filter

  • In August 2021, Rodrigo sent us a photo of a small Geisha tree he had just planted on his high-altitude plot, expanding beyond his original Catuai and Caturra varieties. His finca defies the typical image of a coffee farm. At 2,200 masl, the land is rugged—rocky soil with almost no organic matter and sparse vegetation. Harsh conditions, far from the usual coffee-growing environment. This is a passion project, a bold experiment to grow coffee where it shouldn’t thrive.

    To make it work, Rodrigo dug deep holes into the bare ground, enriched them with organic matter, and installed an irrigation system to nurture each plant individually. The early years were a struggle—constant care was needed to keep the trees alive, reviving them repeatedly until their roots took hold and adapted to this unforgiving terroir.

    The result is a tiny, precious lot. Thanks to our long-standing relationship with Rodrigo, we secured this 10 kg batch to share with you. It’s a stunning example of Bolivian high-altitude coffee, and we’re proud to introduce it internationally for the first time. Rodrigo’s dedication shines through in every cup.

    When coffee grows in such extraordinary places, the cup is full of surprises. Enjoy it while it lasts—this lot is extremely limited.

  • Sourcing directly at origin from small farmers, we are fully aware of the hard work that goes into the quality product we buy and the challenges their families face to earn their fragile livelihood. In this regard, coffee producing communities in Bolivia face additional challenges, due to the lack of infrastructure, financial support and difficult access to international freight routes. To fairly balance the relationship between roaster and producer we are price takers and as part of our long term commitment to a financially and environmentally sustainable coffee production in Bolivia, we factor these realities into the pricing.

    For this 10Kg batch of specialty grade coffee, Rodrigo received 44,05 USD/Kg.