{"product_id":"gesha-village-bench-maji-gesha-n","title":"Gesha Village Bench Maji Gesha N","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-12 col-xl-4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"location-info location-info--first\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(102, 47, 61);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBench Maji Gesha N\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #cccccc;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(102, 47, 61);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eGESHA VILLAGE\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom the wild forests of Ethiopia’s Bench Maji Zone, this natural Gesha delivers a cup that is both expressive and quietly elegant. Slow cherry maturation at high elevation enriches the fruit character, giving way to \u003cb\u003eblueberry-tart sweetness, silky Earl Grey–cream tones, and an açaí-like depth\u003c\/b\u003e, lifted by a gentle, structured acidity. Refined, aromatic, and layered, it showcases the purity and finesse that have made Gesha Village one of Ethiopia’s most celebrated origins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout Coffee\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Story of Gesha Village\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGesha Village sits near the border of South Sudan in the dense, biodiverse forests of Bench Maji—the birthplace of Ethiopia’s most iconic flavour profiles. The estate was founded by \u003cb\u003eRachel Samuel and Adam Overton\u003c\/b\u003e, who first discovered their passion for Ethiopian coffee while producing a documentary in 2007. After training with Gesha expert \u003cb\u003eWillem Boot\u003c\/b\u003e, they returned to locate the perfect site for cultivating world-class Gesha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn 2011, they established the now-renowned \u003cb\u003e471-hectare Gesha Village Coffee Estate\u003c\/b\u003e, selecting wild seeds directly from the neighbouring \u003cb\u003eGori Gesha forest\u003c\/b\u003e, the genetic birthplace of the variety that later inspired Panama’s famous Geisha. Planted among native trees at high altitude, the farm benefits from rich soil, ample rainfall, and the kind of untouched landscape that allows Gesha to flourish naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFarm Structure \u0026amp; Varieties\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe estate is divided into eight sub-farms—Bangi, Narsha, Gaylee, Dimma, Shaya, Oma, Surma, and Shewa-Jibabu—each offering unique micro-terroirs. Three varieties are cultivated: \u003cb\u003eGesha 1931\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eGori Gesha\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003eIllubabor\u003c\/b\u003e, all tracked with meticulous traceability. The Bench Maji lot reflects the region’s signature clarity, florality, and acidity-driven elegance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePride of Gesha\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 2016, the annual \u003cb\u003ePride of Gesha\u003c\/b\u003e auction has drawn roasters worldwide, showcasing the estate’s top lots—frequently scoring 88+ and known for their floral, wine-like sweetness and remarkable refinement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatural Processing\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lot is dried whole on raised African beds, allowing the cherries to develop complexity under careful airflow and sunlight. Slow, even drying enhances berry density, floral nuance, and the smooth, polished structure characteristic of Gesha Village naturals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result is a cup that marries \u003cb\u003efruit purity, aromatic finesse, and a clean, tea-like structure\u003c\/b\u003e—a beautiful expression of Ethiopia’s Gesha heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGESHA VILLAGE\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBENCH MAJI GESHA N\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEthiopia\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGesha Village\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBench Maji\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGesha \u0026amp; Landrace | 1,790 - 1,840 MASL | Natural\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(102, 47, 61);\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlueberry Tart | London Fog | Açaí\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtraction Recommendation\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eESPRESSO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e19g of fine grind coffee\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e28-32s of extraction\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e40-42g of espresso\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003ePOUR OVER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBrew Ratio | 55g\/L to 60g\/L\u003cbr\u003eBrew Time | 3 mins \u003cbr\u003eTemperature | 92-94Cº\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"location-info__header\"\u003eRefer to YouTube (Coming Soon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"col-lg-8 col-xl-5\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"location-info location-info--mid\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"location-info__header\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"MOVING COFFEE ROASTERY","offers":[{"title":"100g (0.2 lb) in Bag","offer_id":52707207741756,"sku":"GV-Bench-Gesha-N-100-Bag","price":22.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"100g (0.2 lb) in Glass Jar","offer_id":52707207774524,"sku":"GV-Bench-Gesha-N-100-Jar","price":23.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"226g (0.5 lb)","offer_id":52447497519420,"sku":"GV-Bench-Gesha-N-226","price":33.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"904g (2 lbs)","offer_id":52447497552188,"sku":"GV-Bench-Gesha-N-904","price":110.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/3161\/files\/BENCHMAJIGeshaN.png?v=1764315307","url":"https:\/\/www.movingcoffee.info\/products\/gesha-village-bench-maji-gesha-n","provider":"MOVING COFFEE ROASTERY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}