La Palma y El Tucan Heroes Series Geisha Collection

Bioinnovation Natural C046 - Bioinnovation Washed C041

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This Special Reserve Coffee collection Includes two exceptional geishas from La Palma & El Tucan:

  • 100g Geisha Bio-Natural C046
  • 100g Geisha Bio-Washed C041

The Bio-Innovation Natural Coffee process begins with farm-sourced microorganisms kickstarting a precise fermentation (72-100 hours). Next, an extended drying phase (40-60 days) deepens the coffee’s complexity. As it interacts with its environment the coffee blossoms with vibrant fruity and tropical notes.

For the Bio-Innovation Washed Coffee process begins with a two-stage fermentation: the first lasting 72-100 hours, followed by a second of 10-36 hours where the mucilage is preserved unlocking vibrant, complex flavours. The journey ends with a two-phase drying process - slow solar, then mechanical for stability.


  • Bioinnovation Washed C041: Jasmine, strawberry and plum
  • Bioinnovation Natural C046: Jasmine, yellow peach and brown sugar
Producer

La Palma y El Tucan

Region

Cundinamarca, Colombia

Country

Colombia

Altitud

1600 - 1800 MASL

Meet the coffees:

Bioinnovation Washed C041

Flavour Profile:

Orange Blossom, bergamot, peach ice tea and panela

Processing Method:

Microorganisms isolated from the farm are the heart of the Bio-Innovation process. It begins with a two-stage fermentation: the first lasting 72-100 hours, followed by a second of 10-36 hours where the mucilage is preserved unlocking vibrant, complex flavours. The journey ends with a two-phase drying process - slow solar, then mechanical for stability.

Brew Recipe:

  • Dose: 15g of coffee
  • Yield: 240g of water
  • Ratio: 1:16
  • Brew Time: 2:40 min
  • Water Temperature: 97°C

Bioinnovation Natural C046

Flavour Profile:

Indigo florals, red plum, pomegranate and rose wine

Processing Method:

The Bio-Innovation process begins with farm-sourced microorganisms kickstarting a precise fermentation (72-100 hours). Next, an extended drying phase (40-60 days) deepens the coffee’s complexity. As it interacts with its environment the coffee blossoms with vibrant fruity and tropical notes.

Brew Recipe:

  • Dose: 15g of coffee
  • Yield: 225g of water
  • Ratio: 1:15
  • Brew Time: 2:30 min
  • Water Temperature: 95°C
Meet the Producer:

Producer: La Palma y El Tucan

La Palma & El Tucán is a farm nestled in Zipacón’s humidity-challenged highlands, this estate thrives on symbiosis: permaculture gardens feed coffee trees, biochar enriches volcanic soils, and shade-grown Gesha flourishes under a biodiverse canopy of native flora. Of their 10,332 Gesha plants, each one, cultivated since 2012, bears the marks of a relentless pursuit of excellence, overcoming 90% humidity through El Niño’s fleeting dry spells to create these experimental lots.

Here, coffee coexists with purpose. Visitors sip Gesha in forest cabins mere meters from where it grows, while Felipe Sardi’s team blends ecological stewardship with laboratory precision. This is coffee as an act of defiance against convention.

Processing Method: Bioinnovation Natural C046 - Bioinnovation Washed C041

La Palma & El Tucán are deeply committed to pushing the boundaries of coffee processing through innovative and scientifically-driven methods, this has resulted in the development of novel processing methods they coined Bio-Innovation. The Bio-Natural and Bio-Washed processes are the culmination of years of research, marrying microbiology with meticulous farming to redefine what coffee can achieve.

What our customers say

Special Reserve Coffee Frequent Questions

Special Reserve is where we get to play with world-class coffee. Sourced by our Managing Director Danny Andrade through direct ties to recognised farms like Hacienda La Esmeralda and La Palma & El Tucán and kotowa coffee farms. These lots are truly something special showcasing origin, terroir and the variety in every cup. This coffees have a cupping score of +90 points.

Our Special Reserve coffees are freshly roasted the same week we ship it to our customers. More than being fresh roasted coffee, this coffee crop is usually from the same year so it is also fresh green coffee.

The Special Reserve tier is carefully selected by its coffee quality and the work behind the lots. The farms behind this coffees are close relationships with Danny Andrade & Blackboard Coffee Roasters and sometimes we work together in the processing of the coffees with collaboration of Processing Methods Bootcamp.

In Blackboard Coffee Roasters values, creating real long lasting relationships with farmers where we share our experience on processing and supporting them to improve their coffee quality its vital for us.

Special Reserve is the most clear example of our close relationship with producers and it will spread to our Limited Release and Single Origin tiers in the future.

This coffees are carefully selected from world recognised farmers which national and international awards in different competitions. Also, some of this lots are only available in small batches and difficult to source and with a very high cost. As in the wine industry, producing amazing coffees is a craft and requires years of experience that will be seen in the quality of the coffee and the final price.