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El Ocaso – Geisha

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El Ocaso, Quindio, Colombia – Honey Anaerobic Geisha

– “An exceptional Colombian Geisha, expertly crafted through a meticulous honey process by the innovative and dedicated producer Santiago Patiño”.

What to expect in the cup

Nashi pear, oolong, custard apple. An elegant and intricately complex cup with creamy stone fruit depth, delicate florals, and a refined oolong tea-like clarity.

£22.00£90.00

This remarkable lot comes from Santiago Patiño of Finca El Ocaso, whose meticulous attention to processing elevates every coffee he handles. Santiago’s deep expertise in fermentation and quality control is evident in this Geisha Honey, a process that highlights the varietal’s natural sweetness and complexity. Although we don’t often bring Colombian Geishas to Sweven, this particular lot truly stood out as exceptional and worth sharing. The process begins with the careful collection and flotation of mature cherries, followed by manual selection to remove semi-ripe and overripe beans. The coffee then undergoes a 120-hour fermentation in a sealed barrel. At a pH of 3.8, the beans are pulped and returned to a sealed barrel with leachates for a further 48 hours of fermentation. Finally, the coffee is sun-dried on raised beds, preserving its vibrant character. The cup is elegant and intricately complex, revealing notes of nashi pear, oolong, and custard apple. It offers creamy stone-fruit depth, delicate florals, and a refined clarity reminiscent of fine oolong tea — a true expression of both the Geisha variety and Santiago’s skillful processing.
Finca El Ocaso is a family-run farm located in the hills of Quindío, Colombia, established in 1987 by Uriel and Gustavo Patiño. Today, under the leadership of Santiago Patiño, the farm has evolved into a modern and progressive operation that brings together production, processing, roasting, and coffee tourism — all guided by a deep respect for nature and quality. Drawing on both tradition and innovation, the team at El Ocaso integrates agroforestry, selective varietal planting, and precision fermentation techniques to produce distinctive, high-quality coffees. Shade-grown trees, organic fertilisation, and meticulous cherry selection help slow down maturation, enhancing sweetness and clarity in the cup. Santiago’s expertise in anaerobic fermentation and his careful approach to processing — from flotation and sorting to drying on raised beds — reflect a dedication to flavour development and traceability at every step. This is the first time we’ve had the opportunity to work with Santiago, and we’re proud to share his outstanding work with our community. His vision, attention to detail, and commitment to quality are exactly the kind of values we look for at Sweven — and we’re excited to showcase what makes Finca El Ocaso such a special place.