typeface Masthead - Panama Geisha



   Today I feature an amazing bean from typeface Coffee Roasters up in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Paul Carmichael founded Typeface Coffee Roasters as he was always drawn to coffee, whether it was the simple smell of freshly roasted coffee or through conversations with friends and family. Over the past few years he's been able to take several SCA courses and completed Roaster Level 1 certification and had the unique experience to go to origin to experience the process first hand from seed to cup. When he's not roasting he enjoys the great outdoors with his family and friends or brewing some coffee to find that next adventure.

   This is their Masthead bean; a Panama Geisha. This is an SHB EP Geisha variety washed coffee from the Oscarcito Estate, which is located in the Jaramillo region of the Boquete District in Panama. Oscarcito originally featured mostly Bourbon and Typica varieties that were planted there over 70 years ago. Since then, several hectares of the estate have been dedicated to Geisha variety, of which this small lot is entirely comprised. Altitude at Oscarcito ranges from 1400 to 1550 masl. I brewed this at my 1:8 bean (I find I enjoy my geishas at a more concentrated ratio). Typeface notes flavors of strawberry, peach, meyer lemon, & pomegranate. This was such a fantastic cup of coffee. Recent favorite for sure. Amazing mouthfeel. Smooth, silky, fruity, sweet. Berries, citrus, stone fruit, floral. This is a bomb of flavors in my mouth. Will enjoy this many times until the bag is empty (which will then be a sad day).

   Many thanks to Paul & typeface for the amazing beans. They also sent me out some cascara, so I'm stoked to be able to share that with you guys as well.

Definitely go see what these guys are doing:  typefacecoffeeroasters.com


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