Zarza is a highly renowned coffee farming and producing company. Its fame stems mainly from the production of highly aromatic coffees resulting from complex fermentation processes. Coffees with aromatic profiles that we like to describe as "Marvel-esque." Fun, a bit exuberant, and lacking subtlety.

For us, coffee is the result of a subtle interaction between the land, a given species and/or cultivar, as well as the hard work and thoughtful choices of the producer. All with the aim of producing something beautiful and elegant.

During our visit to Zarza in November, we tasted several fresh harvest coffees which, in most cases, tasted like banana (literally in one case).

We also tasted this elegant and delicious gesha. Subtle, pure, and delicate. With aromas that draw the taster towards the famous gesha varietal.

This coffee also presents something of a puzzle in today's specialty coffee market. Placed among a tasting table of highly processed coffees, with intense aromas and flavors reminiscent of energy drinks, it can go unnoticed. But when you take the time to focus on it for a moment, its elegance and structure clearly stand out.

It's a delicious coffee; when the cup is empty, you regret that it is.

It also testifies to the magnificent terroir and the refined approach to processing that Jonathan masters perfectly.

Producer: Jonathan Gasca

Farm: Bella Vista

Company: Zarza Coffee

Region: Bruselas, Huila

Species: Arabica

Cultivar: Gesha

Process: Dried in clean parchment

Drying: Drying beds

Altitude: 1,750 - 1800 m

Harvest type: Manual

Exporter: Cata

Importer: Cata

Moisture content of green coffee at time of purchase: 10.3%

Zarza Coffee is a third-generation family business from the mountains of Bruselas, nicknamed the "coffee capital" of Huila.

Guided by their heritage and a deep passion for quality, the Gasca family has developed a project founded on innovation, traceability, and sustainability. The name "Zarza," linked to the Gasca family name, symbolizes unity and an unwavering commitment to excellence.

Beyond coffee production, the family integrates beekeeping into their agricultural ecosystem, thereby enhancing biodiversity and adding value to their land.

Since its inception in 2022, Zarza Coffee has perfected every step of production, from selective picking to fermentation and oxidation management. Their mission is to share their coffee and family heritage with the world, ensuring that each cup reflects the passion, elegance, and dedication to high-quality Colombian coffee.

Filter Coffee
Ratio 1:16
15g ground coffee
240g water (between 92-99°c depending on brewing device)

The brewing device is not very important; we use the Orea porcelain for its fast flow rate and design.

The most important thing is to grind fresh coffee and use low-mineral water.

Ideally, the approximate water composition should be as follows:

Total hardness: 35 ppm CaCO₃
Alkalinity: 25 ppm CaCO₃