コロンビアの品質志向の輸出業者が、ウィラ、トリマ、カウカ、ナリーニョに品質検査室を設け、高品質なコーヒーを扱う農家と長期的な関係を築いています。提携農家は品質やビジネス意識が高く、他の農家への指導も行います。売買には厳格な基準があり、最高ランクのML（マイクロロット）は88点以上のカッピングスコアが必要です。 今回紹介するアレクサンダー・エルナンデスMLゲイシャは、ウィラ地域ピタリトの農園で生産されました。ピタリトは3つの山脈が合流し、マグダレーナ川の水源が近く、独特の気候がコーヒーに影響を与えます。アレクサンダーさんとジョアナさんはカラベラ社の農業指導を受け、収穫や発酵、乾燥方法を改善し、高品質なコーヒーを生産。メインはカツーラ種ですが、ゲイシャ種にも挑戦しており、今回のMLゲイシャはコロンビアらしい力強さと白い花のような風味が特徴です。 A quality-focused Colombian exporter has established quality control labs in Huila, Tolima, Cauca, and Nariño, building long-term partnerships with farmers who share a strong commitment to producing high-quality coffee. These partner farmers not only demonstrate advanced quality and business acumen but also provide guidance to other growers in the region. The buying process follows strict standards, with the highest ML (micro-lot) category requiring a cupping score of at least 88. The Alexander Hernández ML Geisha introduced here is produced on a farm in Pitalito, located in the Huila region. Pitalito sits at the convergence of three mountain ranges near the source of the Magdalena River, creating a unique climate that greatly influences the coffee. Under the agricultural guidance of Carabela, Alexander and his wife Johana have refined their harvesting, fermentation, and drying methods to achieve exceptional quality. While they mainly cultivate the Caturra variety, they have also taken on the challenge of growing Geisha. This ML Geisha offers a notably Colombian vigor, complemented by delicate floral notes reminiscent of white blossoms. Farm La Esmeralda Country Colombia Area Huila Pitalito Process Washed Variety Geisha Altitude 1,700m