$50

From the Oma plot at Gesha Village, this pristine natural lot captures the distinct elegance of Gesha from the forest where it was first discovered.

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Roast Level: Bright

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From the Oma plot at Gesha Village, this pristine natural lot captures the distinct elegance of Gesha from the forest where it was first discovered.

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Origin story

  • Country Ethiopia
  • Producer Rachel Samuel and Adam Overton
  • Region Bench Maji
  • Elevation Range 1931-2040 m
  • Processing Method Natural
  • Drying Method Raised Bed
  • Harvest November 2025 - January 2026
  • Direct Trade Partner Since 2012
Direct Trade
Many Geisha varietal coffees sold in the U.S. come from Panama — descended from Ethiopian seed, but shaped by Panamanian terroir since the mid-20th century. This coffee, however, was cultivated on the Gesha Village Coffee Estate in Bench Maji, near the Gori Gesha forest where the variety was first catalogued in 1931. The founders of Gesha Village, Rachel Samuel and Adam Overton, handpicked seeds from that forest that most closely resemble what we know today as Panamanian Geisha and brought them to their farm. This lot was grown on the Oma section of the farm, the largest of three plots where those seeds were planted. After a selective harvest, the perfectly ripe cherries were sun-dried with meticulous care, resulting in a profile that showcases the original Gesha genetics and reflects the region’s historic terroir. This is the first of two releases we selected from this year’s Oma harvest.

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How To Brew

We recommend starting with a 1:18 coffee-to-water ratio, which provides an excellent total extraction level and maximizes flavor pulled out of the ground coffee. For our single origin coffees we recommend a pour over method either on a Chemex, V60 or Kalita Wave on a 5 or 6 grind setting if you are ordering from Intelligentsiacoffee.com.

Recommended Method Pour Over

  1. 01.
    Boil Water 205 - 216 F
  2. 02.
    Weigh Coffee 1g of coffee per 18g of water
  3. 03.
    Drop In Filter Add filter to equipment
  4. 04.
    Grind Coffee Grind coffee and add to filter
  5. 05.
    Add Water Add water in stages
  6. 06.
    Remove Filter Enjoy your coffee!
Details on how to brew
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Ethiopia Gesha Village Oma Natural 7oz
Ethiopia Gesha Village Oma Natural 7oz