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Tanzania — Edelweiss Estate Geisha

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Category: Assembly Coffee London

Tanzania — Edelweiss Estate Geisha

Although Geisha's route from Ethiopia to Central and South America passed through Tanzania, the varietal has remained largely absent from the country's coffee landscape. At Edelweiss, Neel and Kavita have reintroduced Geisha, sourcing and cultivating the seeds themselves to establish the variety on the estate.

Fully ripe cherries undergo a four-day pre-fermentation beneath a black tarp, where consistent airflow supports a controlled fermentation. The cherries are then spread in a thin layer and slowly sun-dried for 25–26 days until their moisture content falls below 12%.

The result is a cup that showcases Geisha's renowned floral complexity alongside bright, fruit-forward notes and a silky smooth finish.

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Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 16 reviews)

Leo ★★★★★

I’m still a bit amazed at how clean and floral the cup is—the fact that this Geisha varietal made its way through Tanzania really shows in the complexity. The dry grounds smell like jasmine, and the brew itself stays sweet even as it cools. Definitely worth the splurge for a slow weekend pour-over.

Abigail ★★★★★

The tasting notes unfold like a story — floral upfront, then a syrupy sweetness that lingers long after the cup's empty. It's wild to think this varietal barely exists in Tanzania, yet here it is, proving the terroir's potential.

Ella A. ★★★★★

I've tried plenty of geishas from Central America, but this Tanzanian take is a whole different beast — the natural process really lets the varietal's character shine through. It's fascinating to taste a side of Geisha that most people never get to explore, and the cup is honestly unforgettable.