Elipse | Hybrid Geisha Process

Finca Deborah's Elipse is an exceptional Geisha coffee that gained international acclaim when Indonesia's Mikael Jasin utilized it to secure first place in the 2024 World Barista Championship. This coffee is distinguished by its innovative hybrid washed process, which combines elements of natural nitrogen maceration and traditional washed methods to produce a cup of unparalleled complexity and balance.

Roast Profile | Light

Flavor Notes ~ Balanced & Clean – notes of Red Apple, Jasmine, Cinnamon, Blood Orange

Producer ~ Jamison Savage, Finca Deborah
Process ~ Natural Nitrogen with Washed Finish
Variety ~ Geisha
Region ~ Chiriqui, Panama 
Terroir ~ Rainforest, Shade-grown, 1850+ MASL, Volcanic Soil

Processing Method: Hybrid Washed Process (Nitrogen Macerated Natural → Washed Finish)

1. Selective Harvesting – Only the ripest Geisha cherries, grown at over 1,900 meters above sea level in the cool, shaded microclimate of Finca Deborah, are handpicked with precision to ensure optimal sugar development.

2. Nitrogen Maceration Fermentation – Whole cherries are sealed in a stainless-steel tank where oxygen is displaced by nitrogen. This creates a low-oxygen, low-pressure environment that slows microbial activity, intensifies florality, and preserves fruit character without over-fermentation.

3. Depulping and Washed Finish – After the extended nitrogen fermentation, the cherries are depulped and washed, creating a clean and structured cup with the vibrant acidity and elegant finish of a washed Geisha, while retaining much of the fruit complexity and aromatics of a natural.

4. Slow Drying – The coffee is then slow-dried on raised beds under shaded conditions, a method designed to preserve delicate flavor compounds and enhance longevity.