{"product_id":"the-crown-gesha-carbonic-maceration","title":"The Crown — Gesha · Carbonic Maceration","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis Gesha wears its own crown. Carbonic maceration unlocks bright pineapple and tropical brilliance — a cup that is refined, majestic, and unlike anything you have tasted before.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSCA Score: 87.5 pts\u003c\/strong\u003e · Medium Roast \u003cbr\u003eVarietal: Gesha · Process: Carbonic Maceration\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHAT'S IN THE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePineapple · Chocolate · Cinnamon · Vanilla · Banana · Citrus \u003cbr\u003eSilky body · Medium lactic acidity · Sweet, fruity finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBefore the first sip, the aromas stop you — lactic, blackberries, a hint of yogurt, complex and alive. Then the cup opens up into layers of tropical fruit and warm spice, with pineapple leading the way and vanilla and chocolate rounding the finish. There is nothing ordinary about this coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHY GESHA IS EXTRAORDINARY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGesha is the most celebrated varietal in specialty coffee — traced back to the forests of Ethiopia and grown only at high elevation by a handful of dedicated producers worldwide. It is known for its extraordinary aromatic complexity and floral delicacy, qualities that have made it the most sought-after coffee on the planet. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWHERE IT COMES FROM\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRegion — Chinchiná, Caldas · Colombia \u003cbr\u003eFarm — La Cumparsita, Vereda El Bajo Español \u003cbr\u003eElevation — 1,800 – 1,900 masl \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn carbonic maceration, whole coffee cherries are sealed in pressurised, oxygen-free tanks filled with carbon dioxide. Fermentation happens from the inside out — slowly, precisely, under controlled conditions. The result is a coffee with a depth and clarity of flavour that open-air processing simply cannot achieve. It requires patience, expertise, and equipment that few producers invest in. Sebastián does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET SEBASTIÁN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGrowing Gesha at La Cumparsita and processing it through carbonic maceration is a statement of ambition. Sebastián Velázquez is not interested in ordinary — he is interested in what Colombian coffee can become at its absolute best. The Crown is the clearest expression of that vision.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/6224\/1347\/files\/PXL_20260208_165545099.jpg?v=1772370400\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith Sebastián Velázquez at La Cumparsita — where The Crown is crafted through precision, patience, and an uncompromising vision of what Colombian coffee can be. He speaks about building more than coffee: a team rooted in passion, dignity, and a shared future.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHOW TO BREW IT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEspresso · Pour-over · French Press · Aeropress · Moka · Drip \u003cbr\u003eWith or without milk — it always delivers. \u003cbr\u003eFor the full aromatic experience, we recommend pour-over or Aeropress.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e────────────────────────────────\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEVERY BAG MAKES A DIFFERENCE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach sip tells a story of empowerment and connection. 87¢ from every bag goes directly to our Coffee Development Fund — investing in the next generation of Colombian coffee farmers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"87plus","offers":[{"title":"150g","offer_id":42825914449987,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250g","offer_id":42862175387715,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":43014862471235,"sku":null,"price":105.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0646\/6224\/1347\/files\/Gesha_carbonic_maceration_front.jpg?v=1773539188","url":"https:\/\/87plus.ca\/en\/products\/the-crown-gesha-carbonic-maceration","provider":"87plus","version":"1.0","type":"link"}