{"product_id":"rested-gesha-hybrid-washed-mikava-estates-marsella","title":"[Rested] Gesha - Hybrid Washed -  Mikava Estates, Marsella","description":"\u003cp\u003eTastes Like: Yellow Florals, Meyer Lemon, Mix Berries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrigin: Marsella, Risaralda, Colombia \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVariety: Gesha\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProducer: Paul and Kevin Doyle \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElevation: 1,700 masl\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProcess: Hybrid Washed \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Hybrid Washed Gesha comes from Mikava, a farm known for precision processing and competition-level quality. Run by Paul and his son Kevin, Mikava focuses on small, day-by-day harvests—an uncommon practice in Colombia that demands exceptional attention to detail. Paul’s background spans decades in coffee, beginning with operating a coffee cart, then roasting, and eventually founding the farm in the early 2010s. Today, Paul, and now with the help of his son, Kevin; their coffees continue to appear on national and world stages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn November, our visit to Mikava took us to Marsella in Risaralda, a region situated far from major urban centers. Reaching the farm involves hours of driving through winding mountain roads, passing through a series of small towns and rural communities. The remote setting highlights just how much logistical effort and planning goes into producing coffee, especially when in small volumes like Mikava, in this part of Colombia. Upon arrival, we were able to explore Mikava with Paul and Kevin and taste + select coffees. This hybrid washed Gesha was one of the two coffees we selected, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lot is processed using Mikava’s hybrid washed method, where cherries undergo a short fermentation before being fully washed. Depending on factors like sugar content, temperature, and varietal, this approach can highlight different aspects of the cup, ranging from intense clarity to subtle complexity. Fermentation takes place in thick-walled steel tanks designed to maintain stable temperatures. These tanks can be rotated to ensure even microbial activity throughout the batch. After fermentation, the coffee is dried one cherry thick on raised and shaded beds for optimal control of airflow and temperature. Mikava also employs controlled silo drying to maintain cleanliness and consistency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuring selection, this Hybrid Washed Gesha stood out for its round and juicy mouthfeel and refined acidity. The cup presents soft, elegant florals supported by a gentle roundness that carries through the finish. This Gesha distinguished itself through its clarity, composure, and nuanced expression. It’s a coffee that demonstrates how thoughtful processing can elevate Gesha’s natural delicacy into a clean, polished, and memorable profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hydrangea Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"4oz (114g) - 05\/24","offer_id":54076047950146,"sku":"4OZ-RC-MIKAVA-MARSELLA-HYBRID WASHED-GESHA-0524","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0693\/6887\/3282\/files\/Yellowflorals_Meyerlemon_Berries.jpg?v=1778949144","url":"https:\/\/hydrangea.coffee\/products\/rested-gesha-hybrid-washed-mikava-estates-marsella","provider":"Hydrangea Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}