Zarza Geisha

Zarza Geisha – Specialty coffee

€42,95 250 g
LimePassion fruitHoney

Discover the natural Geisha by Jhonatan Gasca, recently crowned finalist at the Global Coffee Awards 2025. A coffee from Colombia with a deeply unique character, grown on the heights of Zarza farm and processed in micro-lot with an almost artistically precise natural drying.

In the cup, this translates into a controlled explosion: juicy fruits, floral elegance, and tropical sweetness intertwine with disconcerting grace.

A rare, refined coffee now recognized among the best in the world, for everyone who loves each sip to tell a story... and a truly beautiful story.

IntensityLight
Roasting indexAcidic & fruity
Your expert A question about this product?

When does your coffee reveal its full potential?

At Chronic., our coffees are roasted every day. We always try to send you coffees after a short resting period. But sometimes, victims of our own success, they may arrive very fresh.

After roasting, coffee evolves naturally. It gradually releases the accumulated carbon dioxide, which allows the cup to find its balance. Notes that are too bright or pronounced soften, giving way to more precision, sweetness and complexity. Letting coffee rest means giving it the time to fully express itself.

We recommend a minimum rest of 15 days after roasting. For our seasonal and exceptional coffees, the ideal tasting window is generally between 3 and 6 weeks after roasting.

The best way to brew it

Some coffees reveal their aromas best with a particular brewing method — that’s the recommendation we’re sharing here. Of course, you’re free to experiment with other methods, and we love receiving your feedback.
Our top brew

Origami

In our opinion, this is where this coffee truly shines — but there are no rules when it comes to taste.

Profil precis et tasse expressive

Voir les cafes pour Espresso
An excellent alternative

Orea Z1

Different in approach, just as convincing in the cup.

Extraction filtree, nette et elegante

Voir les cafes pour Orea
Also reveals beautiful things

Aeropress

For those who like to explore, this coffee plays along willingly.

Texture ronde et finale chocolat

Voir les cafes pour French Press

Zarza Geisha – Specialty coffee

Colombia - Natutal · Anaerobic · Thermal Shock
Origin Colombia
Region Bruselas - Huila
Farm Zarza - Bella Vista
Producer Jhonatan Gasca
Variety Geisha
Process Natural, Anaerobic, and Thermal Shock
Altitude 1800 m
Harvest June
Price pai 35.-/kg FOB
1% FOR THE PLANET

1% FOR THE PLANET

1% of our annual revenue is donated to a foundation working for the protection of nature in the Alps.

B CORP

B CORP

We are B Corp certified, a label that recognizes companies combining performance with a positive impact on society and the environment.

TRANSPARENT COFFEE TRADE

TRANSPARENT COFFEE TRADE

We communicate with full transparency about the price paid to producers, ensuring fairness and traceability in every cup.

Meet the Producer

JHONATANGASCA

At the head of the Zarza farm, Jhonatan Gasca stands out as one of the most talented young producers in Huila. With a visionary approach and a deep passion for specialty coffee, he transforms each harvest into a true artisanal creation.

For Jhonatan, nothing is left to chance: careful selection of cherries at peak ripeness, experimentation with processing methods, controlled drying, and constant quality monitoring. His goal is clear: to produce coffees capable of competing with the world’s finest lots.

The result lives up to the ambition: explosive, elegant coffees of rare intensity, where technical precision meets bold creativity. Thanks to his work, the Zarza farm has become synonymous with distinctive coffees, sought after by enthusiasts and demanding baristas around the globe.

A terroir, an identity

COLOMBIA, BRUSELAS - HUILA

In the heart of the Huila department, the Zarza farm rises on fertile slopes where altitudes exceed 1,600 meters. This Colombian region benefits from a privileged climate: bright days, cool nights, and regular rainfall that paces the slow maturation of the cherries. This sharp thermal contrast allows aromas to concentrate and gives the coffees a rare elegance.

The volcanic soils, rich in minerals, nourish the coffee trees and provide them with a unique aromatic complexity. At Zarza, each plot is cultivated with artisanal precision: cherries are hand-picked at optimal ripeness, followed by natural drying and carefully managed fermentation. This meticulous expertise reveals the full richness of the Geisha variety, whose fruity and floral profiles are magnified by the natural process.

The result: a vibrant, intensely aromatic coffee, where floral finesse meets tropical liveliness, reminiscent of passion fruit, orange, and lime. A terroir and a producer that position Huila among the most prestigious specialty coffee regions in Colombia.

Quality of our green coffees

Specialty Coffee 80+

Every bean comes from a fair trade supply chain, ensuring full traceability and exceptional cup quality. Scored above 80 out of 100, our coffees open the door to the prestigious world of specialty coffee.