This elegant Gesha represents a beautiful full-circle moment for our 'Misfits' category. Last year, we had a coffee from Hervey and Rocio that wasn't spectacular, and that was partially our fault. We had encouraged them to try their hand at producing a natural coffee, since we thought that would increase the value of their product. They had a crazy amount of rain, and long story short, the natural wasn't as good as we hoped it would be – but we bought it anyway, and sold it under our 'Misfits' label. This year, their naturals are shaping up to be much improved, and because the relationship was maintained, we got access to this lovely Gesha as well! It's a classic, clean, washed Gesha with vibrant notes of orange juice, bergamot, and Ceylon tea. We think it tastes almost like a 'best of the year' Kenyan coffee rather than Colombian. Our friends Laura and William at Minga have been helping us source amazing coffees like this one for several years. Here's a bit more about Hervey and Rocio from Minga: They have been coffee producers their entire lives, initially growing Castillo for the commodity market. However, Hervey wanted to move beyond being a commodity producer, so he sought out renowned Gesha varietals in hopes of entering the specialty market and forming a direct connection with his customers. At the same, he works at finding the right process to add value to his Castillo. His commitment to finding the perfect profile is a reminder of the unseen hard work behind specialty coffees. The Minga team in Pitalito has tasted countless experiments from Hervey, which has been a valuable learning experience for us and has helped us build a strong friendship with both Hervey and Rocio. It is important to acknowledge Rocio in this achievement because women often work behind the scenes in the coffee businesses of smallholders. Rocio takes care of all the farm workers, cooks tirelessly every day for five to 15 people, and ensures everyone has what they need before heading out to work on the farm or in the mill. Elevation: 1700 MASL Varietal: Gesha Cup Score: 90 Price paid per kg: £16.50 Process: Washed Orange Juice, Bergamot, Ceylon Tea

This elegant Gesha represents a beautiful full-circle moment for our 'Misfits' category. Last year, we had a coffee from Hervey and Rocio that wasn't spectacular, and that was partially our fault. We had encouraged them to try their hand at producing a natural coffee, since we thought that would increase the value of their product. They had a crazy amount of rain, and long story short, the natural wasn't as good as we hoped it would be – but we bought it anyway, and sold it under our 'Misfits' label. This year, their naturals are shaping up to be much improved, and because the relationship was maintained, we got access to this lovely Gesha as well! It's a classic, clean, washed Gesha with vibrant notes of orange juice, bergamot, and Ceylon tea. We think it tastes almost like a 'best of the year' Kenyan coffee rather than Colombian. Our friends Laura and William at Minga have been helping us source amazing coffees like this one for several years. Here's a bit more about Hervey and Rocio from Minga: They have been coffee producers their entire lives, initially growing Castillo for the commodity market. However, Hervey wanted to move beyond being a commodity producer, so he sought out renowned Gesha varietals in hopes of entering the specialty market and forming a direct connection with his customers. At the same, he works at finding the right process to add value to his Castillo. His commitment to finding the perfect profile is a reminder of the unseen hard work behind specialty coffees. The Minga team in Pitalito has tasted countless experiments from Hervey, which has been a valuable learning experience for us and has helped us build a strong friendship with both Hervey and Rocio. It is important to acknowledge Rocio in this achievement because women often work behind the scenes in the coffee businesses of smallholders. Rocio takes care of all the farm workers, cooks tirelessly every day for five to 15 people, and ensures everyone has what they need before heading out to work on the farm or in the mill. Elevation: 1700 MASL Varietal: Gesha Cup Score: 90 Price paid per kg: £16.50 Process: Washed Orange Juice, Bergamot, Ceylon Tea