AERIA GESHA: Colombia Anaerobic Honey

This coffee was included in the LOCO Series Subscription Capsule 001 (October 2025)

Aeria Gesha is a floral and tropical fruit-forward gem with a tea-like cup experience.

“Did you hear about the rose that grew from a crack in the concrete?
Proving nature’s law is wrong it learned to walk without having feet.”
- 2Pac - The Rose That Grew From Concrete

Aeria Gesha is produced by Elkin Arcila, a pioneer in specialty coffee, at Finca Puerto Arturo in Támesis, Colombia. This King Arthur Gesha is a rare varietal, processed with an anaerobic honey fermentation process. 

The cup experience is refined, radiant, and refreshing. The cup exeprience unveils layers of fruit-forward tones with a clear, tea-like mouthfeel.

Tasting Notes: Watermelon, Red Apple. Bergamot Tea, Honeysuckle, Panela, Pink Strawberry

Cup score:  91.75 ☕   

This coffee is part of the LOCO series lineup. The goal of this series is to shine a clear spotlight on coffees produced in Colombia that showcase a level of innovation rarely seen elsewhere. These exceptional offerings push boundaries and redefine what’s possible in coffee processing. 

ABOUT PUERTO ARTURO

Finca Puerto Arturo, led by Elkin Arcila in Támesis, Antioquia, is a shining example of innovation, education, and quality at origin. Elkin is deeply committed to advanced processing techniques, including aerobic and anaerobic fermentation followed by honey-style drying, which bring out the nuanced elegance of the Gesha variety.

The farm benefits from natural mineral springs and a distinctive terroir that enhances its cup profile—often scoring between 89 and 90 points in specialty competitions. Beyond cultivation, Elkin has founded a barista school in Támesis, training 15–20 students annually in sensory skills and coffee quality, further enriching the local coffee community. If you're sourcing or storytelling around Colombian Gesha, Puerto Arturo is a standout.

TRANSPARENCY REPORT

☠️ Single origin from Colombia

☠️ Region: Támesis

☠️ Producer: Elkin Arcila

☠️ Farm: Puerto Arturo

☠️ Roast: Light/Medium

☠️ Brew: Filter

☠️ Varietal: King Arthur Gesha

☠️ Process: Anaerobic Honey

☠️ Cup Score: 91.75

☠️ Tasting notes:

• Watermelon
• Red Apple
• Bergamot Tea
• Honeysuckle
• Panela
• Pink Strawberry

☠️ Altitude: 1800 masl

☠️ Whole Bean