Acacia Hills Gesha

Description

NOMAD Coffee Roasters is located in Barcelona, Spain From NOMAD We love this Geisha from Tanzania for its fruity and floral profile. The aroma features floral and herbal notes that remind us of Oolong tea, along with fruity notes such as yellow kiwi. On the palate, it is sweet and citrusy. It strongly reminds us of tropical fruits like guarana and papaya combined with citrus zest. It has a juicy body with bright acidity. The Acacia Hills farm is located on the slopes of Mount Oldeani, in the Karatu region of northern Tanzania, at elevations reaching 1,950 meters above sea level. Founded in the 1960s on land that previously housed four smaller farms established by German settlers in the 1930s and 1940s, the farm has undergone a significant evolution in coffee production. In 2007, Leon Christianakis, a third-generation farmer whose family emigrated from Greece in the early 20th century, partnered with Mark Stell, founder of Portland Coffee Roasters, to acquire and revitalize Acacia Hills with a focus on specialty coffee production. Leon introduced innovative practices such as soil analysis, shade management, and meticulous processing methods to elevate the quality of the coffee produced. The farm has also been a pioneer in organizing tasting events such as “Cupping at the Crater,” which have helped put Tanzania on the specialty coffee map. In addition, Acacia Hills is committed to sustainable development and collaboration with local communities, including the construction of a new dry mill in Karatu to support smallholder farmers in the region.