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 (5.0 / 5 · 9 reviews)
Nicholas L.★★★★★
The stone fruit acidity in this cup is so bright and clean, it practically dances on your tongue. For a light roast, the body is surprisingly silky and pleasant.
Sofia E.★★★★★
Finally got to try this Gesha from Hydrangea and the light roast really lets the fruity notes shine through, perfect for a clean morning cup. The semi-washed process gives it a nice complexity without being too acidic.
Benjamin★★★★★
The floral notes really come through in the aroma alone, and the body is silky without being heavy. Definitely one of the more interesting light roasts I’ve tried from a limited lot.
Grace F.★★★★★
Brewed this as a pour-over and the cup was incredibly clean, with a crisp, tea-like body that made the subtle stone fruit notes really stand out. It's one of those coffees that tastes complex but never harsh, even when it cools down a bit.
Lucy V.★★★★★
The floral notes hit you right away in the cup—it's like brewing jasmine tea but with a smooth, clean finish. I've been using my Aeropress, and the sweetness really comes through without any bitterness.
Claire★★★★★
I’ve been brewing this as a pour-over and the floral notes are incredibly distinct—like jasmine and honeydew. The semi-washed process gives it a clean, bright acidity that lingers perfectly. Really glad I picked up this limited lot.
Ava G.★★★★★
The first sip hit me with a syrupy sweetness I wasn't expecting from a light roast. I've been chasing that tea-like clarity in pour-overs, and this Gesha delivers it perfectly.
Robert J.★★★★★
Brewed a cup this morning and the jasmine notes hit me right away, which I wasn't expecting from a coffee. The light roast brings out a really clean, tea-like finish that made my usual pour-over routine feel special.
Emma★★★★★
Finally got my hands on this after reading about it, and the floral, almost jasmine-like aroma is incredible for a coffee. The semi-washed process really lets the fruit notes shine without being too acidic. I've been brewing it as a pour-over and it's easily the most complex cup I've had in months.