Milton Monroy Gesha Clouds Colombia

This is the fourth year that we have bought the Gesha Clouds from Milton Monroy and we are amazed at the consistency in quality year on year.

Milton Monroy is a talented yet humble coffee producer from Tolima, Colombia. Milton's coffee journey began alongside his father, cultivating traditional varieties like Castillo and Caturra. However, their world changed when they discovered the Gesha variety, instantly falling in love with its unparalleled flavors. They boldly planted 25% of their farm, San Pedro, with Gesha, a decision they've never regretted.

Milton's dedication to perfecting the processing of Gesha has paid off, earning his farm a spot as a consistent finalist in the Colombian Cup of Excellence.

Together with Elias and Shady Bayter of El Vergel, they have crafted this Gesha Clouds for Forest Green’s competition series. The name of the coffee was inspired by the thick layer of clouds at the highest peak of the San Pedro farm, where this coffee was grown.

This coffee first went through a natural anaerobic fermentation in 60 kg tanks for 84 hours, where each tank undergoes a special shake-up every 12 hours. After a 6-hour chilling period to eliminate excess moisture, the cherries experience a 6 to 8-hour spin in mechanical dryers to shed initial moisture. Subsequently, the beans undergo an extended drying period on raised beds in a marquesina, exposed to temperatures ranging from 18 to 31 degrees Celsius for 24 to 32 days. Following a 5-day timeout in a dark room, the beans undergo to treatment in a special small silo, ensuring the ideal moisture level before a 45-day nap in grain pro bags.

This meticulous process results in a high quality cup, reminding us of mandarin, strawberry and elegant long-lasting red tea and florals in the finish.