What is specialty coffee?

Specialty coffee refers to high-quality coffee beans that are sourced from specific microclimates, carefully cultivated, harvested, and processed to bring out unique flavors and characteristics. It emphasizes quality, sustainability, and traceability throughout the entire coffee supply chain.

How is specialty coffee different from regular coffee?

Specialty coffee focuses on the quality and unique characteristics of the coffee beans, whereas regular coffee is more about mass production and consistency. Specialty coffee often has distinct flavors, and its beans are graded and scored based on attributes such as aroma, taste, and body.

What is single-origin coffee?

Single-origin coffee refers to coffee beans that are sourced from a single geographical region, farm, or producer. This can highlight the unique characteristics of the coffee beans influenced by the specific climate, soil, and processing methods of that region.

How is Geisha Coffee graded and scored?

Specialty Geisha Coffee is graded and scored using a standardized system developed by the Specialty Coffee Association. Beans are evaluated based on factors such as aroma, flavor, acidity, body, and balance. A coffee must score at least 80 out of 100 points to be considered specialty grade.

What are the best brewing methods for Geisha Coffee?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as the best brewing method depends on personal preferences and the specific characteristics of the coffee beans. Common methods include pour-over, French press, Aeropress, espresso, and cold brew. Experimenting with different methods can help you find the best way to showcase the unique flavors of Geisha Coffee.

How should I store Geisha Coffee?

To maintain freshness and flavor, store Geisha Coffee in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator or freezer, as temperature fluctuations can negatively affect the taste and quality.

Coffee roaster sitting beside drying cherries on raised patios.

Drying coffee cherries on raised patios.

Thailand Chaiprakarn Black Honey

Name: Thailand Chaiprakarn Black Honey
Brand: Paradise Coffee Roasters
SKU: thai-black-6
Price: 18.0 USD
Availability: InStock

Regular price $18

Unit price per

Size:

6oz

12oz

5Lb

Grind:

Whole Bean

Auto Drip

French Press

Quantity:

only -10 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Asia

Country: Thailand

Farm: Noi Duongdee

Process: Black Honey

Region: Chaiprakarn, Chiang Mai

Variety: Chiang Mai, Typica, Catuai

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Tasting Notes

Molasses and dried fruit in the aroma. A tart cranberry-like acidity with flavors of star anise and tamarind fading to chocolate in the finish

Background Info

This coffee is processed by a veteran in the coffee industry, Noi Duongdee (39), who has been working as a coffee processor for over 10 years. Noi has worked with one of the pioneer mills in the Thai coffee specialty industry for many years before venturing out to start his own coffee processing plant in Chaiprakarn, Chiang Mai.

For this coffee, the cherries are harvested throughout the day and rested for one night in cool temperature before being pulped in the morning. The delayed pulping with a controlled temperature helps add complexity to the coffee. After the coffee is pulped, the coffee is then dried on a patio covered with plastic sheets for cleanliness in the drying process. The drying process took up to 25 days. When the moisture is at 10-12%, the coffee is then cured in hermetic bags for 2 months before milling.