{"product_id":"panama-iris-estate-jamison-savage-gesha-natural-afterglow-2024-signature-series","title":"Panama | Iris Estate | Jamison Savage | Gesha Natural Afterglow 2024 | Signature Series","description":"\u003ch3\u003eView other coffees in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/collections\/iris-estate-farm-series\"\u003eIris Estate Collection here\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout AFTERGLOW\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAfterglow Gesha\u003c\/strong\u003e is a classic natural-processed Gesha from Iris Estate. Whole cherries are dried slowly and methodically on a three-tier raised African bed system, then rested in their dried cherry pods so the beans keep drawing sweetness and layered fruit from the fruit around them. The result is a deep, complex and beautifully sweet cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gesha\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Afterglow\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProcessing Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherries are meticulously harvested perfectly ripe, at a reading over 21º Brix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherries are taken immediately to the drying house and spread out on the top level of the three-tier raised African bed system.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherries are maintained at a specific depth of layering to prevent over-fermentation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe drying room controls temperature, heat, humidity and airflow to ensure the cherries have optimal conditions to develop the best flavours.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherries are consistently agitated throughout the day during the first several days, to enable consistent drying and prevent mould.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAfter several days on the top level under direct sunlight, cherries are moved to the second level to continue drying for up to 30 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis slower, laborious and methodical drying process is essential, allowing the coffee to absorb layered, natural and complex flavours from the fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture content is reduced to 10.5-11%.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeans are stored in their dried cherry pods, placed in GrainPro bags and kept in the bodega for up to 90 days.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis \"reposo\", or rest period, allows the coffee to stabilise and equalise its humidity levels while absorbing more flavour and sweetness from the dried fruit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBeans are then hulled and selected for density, size, shape and colour before being lightly vacuum-sealed, ready for export.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Iris Estate\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIris Estate is a venture initiated by three exceptionally talented coffee professionals, each driven by a distinct vision for the future of coffee. Their shared belief is that specialty coffee should embody the unique terroir in which the beans are grown, rather than merely reflecting processing techniques. This philosophy guides their quest for the perfect cup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo showcase this dedication to terroir, producer Jamison Savage has planted a variety of coffee cultivars across the Estate at different elevations, all while preserving the natural landscape and forest. He believes that minimal interference with the ecosystem allows the coffee cherries to fully express the natural flavours and characteristics of their environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe three main objectives at Iris Estate are: ensuring the coffees truly represent the land from which they originate, enhancing the sustainability of the farm and the well-being of its workers, and bridging the gap between producers and consumers by transparently sharing the processes of cultivation, harvest and production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Jamison Savage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSavage Coffee is a project founded by Jamison Savage in Panama's Boquete region. Jamison has established himself as one of the world's most refined coffee producers, with his farm, Finca Deborah, earning top honours in prestigious coffee competitions globally. His coffees are now in such high demand that they are often pre-booked well before the season begins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor over a decade Jamison has been perfecting his processing techniques. He was among the first to adapt carbonic maceration from the wine industry to coffee, fermenting cherries in a carbon-dioxide-rich environment to build complexity and heighten fresh fruit and floral notes. His coffees are shade-grown, strictly hard bean, and nurtured in nutrient-rich volcanic soils.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Gesha Variety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGesha (also spelled Gesha) is one of the world's most prized coffee varieties. It traces back to Ethiopian landrace coffees collected in the 1930s - the name derives from Ethiopia's Gori Gesha forest - and reached global fame in Panama in 2005, when a Gesha lot won Best of Panama and shattered price records. It is celebrated for its delicate florals, jasmine aromatics and elegant stone fruit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCoffee in Panama\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThough small in coffee production, Panama is a mighty player in coffee quality. In particular, Panama is famous for producing Gesha lots that have fetched prices exceeding $800 per pound. Today its renown as a producer of rare and sought-after varieties positions Panama as a contender for a new kind of coffee-tourism, with the potential to change the way we produce, purchase, consume and talk about specialty coffee on a global scale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high value of Gesha has brought out both the best and the worst in the industry. For established producers who receive excellent prices, that money has often been reinvested in their communities and in renovating their farms to be as environmentally sustainable as possible. Unfortunately, the lure of Gesha's value has also led some to bypass traditional land purchasing agreements and illegally deforest areas of national parks. Even so, the blossoming coffee industry in Panama has demonstrated real potential to raise incomes for a wider spectrum of producers and coffee workers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central Coast Coffee","offers":[{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 80g","offer_id":41817630048292,"sku":"iris_estate_2024_afterglow_80g","price":69.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 160g","offer_id":41817630081060,"sku":"iris_estate_2024_afterglow_160g","price":129.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 320g","offer_id":41817630113828,"sku":"iris_estate_2024_afterglow_320g","price":229.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Upcoming Roast \/ 480g","offer_id":41817630146596,"sku":"iris_estate_2024_afterglow_480g","price":329.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0109\/4175\/9552\/files\/panama-geisha_0782b061-c9fc-444a-83d9-c41f507c3f83.png?v=1727848512","url":"https:\/\/www.centralcoastcoffee.com.au\/products\/panama-iris-estate-jamison-savage-gesha-natural-afterglow-2024-signature-series","provider":"Central Coast Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}