This week, we are highlighting a unique roast from Hydrangea, a Berkeley-based roaster famous for its light, fruit-forward coffees from rare varietals made in high-end, small, limited lots.
Made by Andrés Martinez, this semi-washed Gesha’s flavors shine through with beautifully balanced flavors and notes of bergamot, jasmine, and peach. Now available in limited supply.
🌎 Origin: Inza, Cauca, Colombia
🔬 Variety: Gesha
⛰️ Elevation: 1,870 MASL
🔥 Roast: Light
Customer Reviews (4.9 / 5 · 21 reviews)
Lucy Q.★★★★★
The semi-washed process gives it a super clean cup with just the right amount of brightness. I’ve been brewing it as a pour-over and getting these delicate floral notes that linger nicely.
Joshua★★★★★
The fruit-forward notes really come through in the cup, and the light roast lets the natural sweetness shine. Made a great morning brew that I actually looked forward to drinking.
Aurora★★★★★
I brewed this as a pour-over and the floral notes came through beautifully, almost like a jasmine tea. The body is surprisingly silky for a light roast, and it cooled without turning bitter.
Emma★★★★★
Opened the bag and the aroma hit me with a sweet, floral punch—totally unexpected for a washed coffee. Brewing it as a pour-over gave a cup that's super clean and bright, with a distinct lychee-like finish. Definitely a treat for those who like unique, fruit-forward roasts without any funk.
John★★★★★
The first brew had this bright, clean finish that genuinely caught me off guard—it's exactly the kind of fruit-forward cup I've been chasing. The beans are so evenly roasted that I didn't find a single quaker in the whole bag, which rarely happens with light roasts. Already looking forward to my next order.
Charlotte B.★★★★★
I've been rotating this coffee through my V60 since it arrived, and the clarity of flavor is remarkable for a semi-washed process—it's both super clean and has a subtle sweetness that lingers. The light roast really lets the bean's character shine without any bitterness.
John P.★★★★★
Brewed this up this morning and the florals really come through in the cup—almost like jasmine tea. The light roast keeps it bright and clean, perfect for a slow pour-over.
Abigail★★★★★
The aroma hit me as soon as I opened the bag – intensely floral, almost like jasmine. It brews a cup that’s incredibly clean and sweet, with none of the bitterness I’ve had from some other light roasts.
Emma C.★★★★★
The berry-like sweetness in this light roast is incredible, and the semi-washed process really lets the bean's character shine through. I've never tasted a coffee with such a clean, bright finish—perfect for a slow morning pour-over.
Sofia★★★★★
The floral aroma hits you right as you grind the beans, and the cup is incredibly clean and sweet. I've brewed it both as a pour-over and an espresso, and it's surprisingly versatile for such a light roast.
