La Bandera Geisha N
PRESTIGE
An elegant Geisha Washed from the mountains of Santa Maria de Dota, reflecting the precision and sustainability of La Bandera Wet Mill. Cultivated among native forests at 2,000 meters, it reveals bright layers of apricot and peach, accented by jasmine florals and a soft honeyed sweetness. Clean, balanced, and refined, this cup embodies the grace of Costa Rica’s high-altitude terroir and meticulous craftsmanship.
About Coffee
A Visionary Producer
Founded in 2014, La Bandera Wet Mill represents the ambition and craftsmanship of Diego Hidalgo, one of Costa Rica’s most admired young producers. After years working abroad, Diego returned to his hometown between Santa Maria and Copey de Dota to transform his family’s small farm into a beacon of specialty production. Against the odds of cold mountain conditions once thought unsuitable for coffee, he began cultivating rare varieties such as Geisha—combining high-elevation terroir with innovation and precision.
Sustainable Cultivation
The lot, known as Cusuco, is grown within a preserved natural forest. Instead of clearing trees for sunlight, Diego chose to integrate coffee plants into the existing ecosystem. This regenerative approach protects biodiversity, supports soil health, and contributes to the cup’s exceptional cleanliness and sweetness.
Natural Processing
After meticulous hand-picking, cherries are depulped at La Bandera Wet Mill. The parchment, still coated with mucilage, ferments overnight in open steel tanks. The following morning, it is soaked in clean mountain water—drained and refreshed twice—to achieve clarity and balance. The coffee then dries slowly for 12 days on raised beds beneath partial shade, turned hourly for consistency. The result is a remarkably clean and delicate Geisha, showcasing the finesse of Costa Rica’s micro-mill revolution.
La Bandera Geisha N
Costa Rica
Tarrazu
Los Santos
Cusuco
Diego Hidalgo
Geisha | 2,000 MASL | Natural
Strawberry | Honeysuckle | Stone Fruit
Extraction Recommendation
Brew Ratio | 55g/L to 60g/L
Brew Time | 3 mins
Temperature | 92-94Cº
