Colonna Coffee

018 - CGLE Hybrid 17 Washed '22

018 - CGLE Hybrid 17 Washed '22 - Main image
$39 In stock

Category: Beans

We are pleased to reintroduce the CGLE Hybrid 17 Washed ‘22 as part of our 2024 Limited Release Rare Series. Harvested from the highest plots at CGLE’s Potosi farm, this Caturra Gesha hybrid is preserved through our strategic freezing process. By storing small amounts of special green coffee in our freezers at the roastery, we ensure the CGLE Hybrid 17 Washed ‘22 maintains its high quality over time. These batches are periodically roasted and sampled for our cafe Freezer menus. The CGLE Hybrid 17 Washed ‘22 has become a particularly impressive and globally sought-after coffee, making it a standout choice for our Limited Release Rare Series. 

This 2022 lot, processed with a controlled 24-hour natural fermentation before being fully-washed, continues to represent CGLE’s commitment to consistent, high-quality coffee production. This coffee presents a notably complex and layered taste that has significantly evolved from its previous iterations, moving from a clean, crisp profile to a robust, full-flavoured cup, reminiscent of the Makicuna, Ecuador Sidra, a past favourite at our roastery. 

Cultivated at 1,860 MASL, the ideal growing conditions ensure a vibrant and complex cup, reflecting CGLE Estate’s ongoing innovation and excellence in coffee production. Recognised globally for its distinctive coffees, we invite you to explore the nuanced flavours and prestige of this remarkable offering.

Customer Reviews (4.8 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Nicholas ★★★★★

The washed process really lets the Caturra Gesha hybrid shine—it's got that clean, almost tea-like brightness I keep coming back to. I brewed a V60 this morning from the Potosi farm lots and the cup was effortlessly sweet. Worth grabbing if you can catch the 2024 limited run.

Amelia ★★★★★

The limited release status made me hesitate, but the washed process really shows—the cup is clean and vibrant, exactly what I hoped from a high-altitude Caturra Gesha hybrid. Brewed it as a pour-over and got a sweetness that lingered nicely without any harshness.

Ryan Y. ★★★★★

The high-altitude harvest really comes through—this washed Caturra Gesha hybrid brews up with a tea-like delicacy that I haven't found in other limited lots. It's a splurge, but the complexity in the cup is worth every cent.