Illumination | Nespresso Compatible Capsules
Box of 14 Capsules
This washed CM Geisha is a clean & invigorating coffee. It represents the terroir of Finca Deborah with elegant floral & citrus notes compelled with a sparkling acidity & creamy mouthfeel developed with the Carbonic Maceration process.
Quantity ~ Each box contains 14 capsules
Producer ~ Finca Deborah
Process ~ Washed Carbonic Maceration
Variety ~ Geisha
Region ~ Chiriqui, Panama
Terroir ~ Rainforest, Shade-grown, 1900+ MASL, Volcanic Soil
Flavor Notes ~ Complex & invigorating – notes of pomegranate, nectarine, jasmine & black tea. Juicy acidity, floral, delicate finish.
We have long envisioned, and now achieved, delicious encapsulated coffees with excellent extraction and extraordinary flavor. We've encapsulated Illumination using aluminum capsules and infused it with nitrogen to maintain a low residual oxygen content – leading to a longer shelf life.
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1st Place Finish
Elipse
Finca Deborah's Elipse — the remarkable Geisha coffee that gained international acclaim when Indonesia's Mikael Jasin used it to win the 2024 World Barista Championship. This coffee is distinguished by its hybrid washed process, pioneered by Jamison Savage. It combines elements of nitrogen maceration and traditional washed methods to produce a cup of exceptional clarity, complexity, and vibrant fruit character.
Notes — Balanced & well-bodied – grapes, champagne, strawberry, cream, chocolate. Moderate acidity & rich, creamy mouthfeel.
2nd Place finish
Nirvana
Finca Deborah's Nirvana is a distinguished Geisha coffee that achieved significant recognition when Australian Barista Jack Simpson utilized it to secure second place in the 2024 World Barista Championship. This coffee is processed through an extended nitrogen macerated natural method, resulting in a cup that is fruit forward and syrupy.
Notes — Aromatic & structured - cherry, banana, and ripe tropical fruits. Complex, vivid acidity with a lingering finish.
3rd place Finish
Terroir
In the 2024 World Barista Championship, Takayuki Ishitani of Japan utilized Finca Deborah's Terroir to secure an esteemed third-place finish. His performance highlighted the exceptional qualities of Finca Deborah's multi-award winning classic washed Geisha.
Terroir — celebrated for its exceptional quality and unique flavor profile, the term "terroir" refers to the environmental factors that influence a crop's characteristics. This coffee exemplifies the distinctive qualities imparted by Finca Deborah's terroir and Jamison's producer prowess. It is an impeccably clean expression of a Panamanian washed geisha.
Notes — Balanced & Clean Finish - raspberries, bergamot, jasmine
— Brewing TIPS —
BREWING
Extraction times: Machine dependent
Longo yield: 35 grams
Espresso yield: 25 grams
Compatibility: Nespresso™ Original Line capsule-compatible
WATER
Water makes up to 99% of brewed coffee. It’s important to use only fresh, filtered and soft water to fully extract flavors & keep your equipment reliable for years.
- TDS 70-120 ppm
- pH = 7.0
- General hardness level <4°dH
- Brewing temperature: 94-96°C / 201.2-204.8°F
- Use filtered or low mineral content spring water