CGLE-17

Competition Series

"Some coffees are good. Some coffees are unforgettable."

At a Glance

Origin
Colombia

Producer
Café Granja La Esperanza

Farm
Las Margaritas

Variety
CGLE-17 (Geisha × Caturra Hybrid)

Process
Hybrid Washed

Altitude
1,570–1,850 masl

Roast Profile
Filter

In the Cup

Honeysuckle • Mango • Kumquat • White Flowers

A beautifully articulate cup that combines delicate florals with vibrant tropical fruit and bright citrus. Layers of honeysuckle and white flowers are followed by juicy mango sweetness and sparkling kumquat acidity, finishing clean, elegant and tea like.

About the Variety

CGLE-17 is one of Café Granja La Esperanza's own hybrid selections, developed through years of research and innovation. Combining the aromatic elegance of Geisha with the structure and resilience of Caturra, the result is a variety capable of producing exceptional clarity, complex florals and remarkable sweetness.

It's a variety rarely seen outside of the competition stage and perfectly reflects CGLE's commitment to pushing the boundaries of coffee cultivation.

The Hybrid Washed Process

This lot undergoes a carefully controlled two stage fermentation.

Whole cherries are first fermented before being depulped and undergoing a second fermentation in parchment. This hybrid washed approach preserves the transparency and precision of a washed coffee while developing additional sweetness, texture and aromatic complexity.

The result is a coffee that is incredibly clean and refined, yet bursting with expressive fruit and floral character.

Why We Chose This Coffee

The CGLE-17 perfectly captures what we love about competition coffees.

It's not about intensity for the sake of it. Every flavour is precise, every note is beautifully defined and every cup reveals something new. Delicate enough to reward careful brewing, yet expressive enough to leave a lasting impression, this is a coffee that showcases just how exciting modern coffee breeding and processing can be.

Brewing Recommendation

☕ Filter

Best brewed on a V60, Orea or Origami to highlight its elegant florals, tropical fruit sweetness and sparkling citrus acidity.

Limited Release

Our Competition Series coffees are sourced in extremely limited quantities from some of the world's most respected producers. These are the coffees we roast for competition, coaching and those moments when only something truly exceptional will do.

Extraordinary coffees don't need exaggeration. They simply need the chance to speak for themselves.