Our first ever offer of a Tanzanian Gesha. And this one is from renowned Leon & Aideen Christianakis.
A beautiful and clean expression of a classic washed Gesha!
Farm and Production Details
Producer: Leon Christianakis (and Aideen Christianakis)
Farm Location: Mount Oldeani, Karatu / Ngorongoro region, northern Tanzania
Elevation: 1,750 to 1,950 meters above sea level
Variety: Gesha (Geisha)
Harvest Season: 2025/2026
Processing and Profile
• Process: Typically fully washed (around 12–13 hours of open-air/small-batch fermentation) followed by slow-drying on raised African beds for 13 to 16 days.
• Flavor Profile: Features prominent floral and tropical fruit characteristics, including notes of jasmine, bergamot, oolong tea, citrus zest, apricot, and tropical sweetness like papaya or pineapple, supported by a bright, sparkling acidity and a silky body.
Our first ever offer of a Tanzanian Gesha. And this one is from renowned Leon & Aideen Christianakis.
A beautiful and clean expression of a classic washed Gesha!
Farm and Production Details
Producer: Leon Christianakis (and Aideen Christianakis)
Farm Location: Mount Oldeani, Karatu / Ngorongoro region, northern Tanzania
Elevation: 1,750 to 1,950 meters above sea level
Variety: Gesha (Geisha)
Harvest Season: 2025/2026
Processing and Profile
• Process: Typically fully washed (around 12–13 hours of open-air/small-batch fermentation) followed by slow-drying on raised African beds for 13 to 16 days.
• Flavor Profile: Features prominent floral and tropical fruit characteristics, including notes of jasmine, bergamot, oolong tea, citrus zest, apricot, and tropical sweetness like papaya or pineapple, supported by a bright, sparkling acidity and a silky body.
