Stories
Notes from the field.
Origin reports, brewing science, and the craft of specialty coffee from Cusco.
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SL09 Coffee: The Forgotten Selection Variety
In the world of specialty coffee, certain varieties become legends. Gesha. Bourbon. Typica. Pacamara. Coffee drinkers learn their names, debate their merits, and chase their fla...
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What Is Gesha Coffee? The Complete Guide for 2026
Gesha is the most coveted coffee variety in the world. It has won more competitions, broken more auction records, and inspired more obsession among specialty coffee drinkers tha...
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Panama Geisha vs Peru Gesha: Why the Spelling Tells You Everything
Spell the word. Geisha or Gesha? If you said Geisha, you have Panama on the brain. If you said Gesha, you’ve been reading World Coffee Research. Or maybe talking to producers in...