Ursae AUM-0001-CO — Natural Geisha, Finca La Suiza, Caldas Colombia, Delicate Roast (250g)

The world's most coveted coffee variety — natural process, roasted at altitude

AUM-0001-CO is the first coffee in the Alpha Ursae Minoris line — Ursae's micro-lot program reserved for exceptional, fully traceable lots. This natural Geisha comes from Finca La Suiza, farmed by Carlos Arturo Adolphs Garcia in Alto La Paz, Chinchina, Caldas, at 1,440 metres above sea level. Delicately roasted at 1,200 m altitude for optimal development.

What sets it apart — Geisha, and why it changes everything

Geisha is the most sought-after arabica variety in the world. Originally from Ethiopia, it was revealed to the international specialty coffee community through Cup of Excellence competitions in Panama in the early 2000s, where it reset the benchmarks for what coffee can express. Its aromatic profile is fundamentally different from common arabicas: intense floral and fruity complexity, structured bright acidity, and a finesse on the palate that few varieties can equal.

The natural process with raised-bed drying amplifies the Geisha's inherent fruity sweetness without introducing the astringency that carelessly processed naturals can produce. Dragon fruit, creamy raspberry, and vivid lime zest are direct expressions of this variety-process-terroir combination.

The delicate roast — lighter than standard light — preserves every aromatic compound in the bean. It is the technical choice that marks a roaster who understands what this quality of coffee requires.

Coffee specifications

• Reference: AUM-0001-CO — first release in the Alpha Ursae Minoris line
• Origin: Alto La Paz, Chinchina, Caldas, Colombia
• Farm: Finca La Suiza
• Producer: Carlos Arturo Adolphs Garcia
• Variety: Geisha
• Growing altitude: 1,440 m
• Process: Natural — dried on raised beds
• Roast: Delicate — roasted at 1,200 m altitude for optimal development
• Tasting notes: Exotic dragon fruit, creamy raspberry, vivid lime zest

Recommended brewing methods

V60 and Chemex exclusively. These gentle percolation methods are the only ones that fully reveal the floral and fruity complexity of a natural Geisha. The heat and pressure of espresso or Moka would flatten the aromatic finesse this bean took months to develop. Use filtered water at 92–93°C, ratio 1:15 to 1:16, for a complete extraction without bitterness.

Who it's for / Who it's not for

Ideal for:

• Specialty coffee enthusiasts who want to experience Geisha — the benchmark variety in world competition
• Those who practice V60 or Chemex with care and want to explore the outer limits of what a coffee can express
• A gift for a serious coffee lover — full traceability, exceptional variety, numbered lot

Less suited for:

• Daily espresso or milk drink use — the aromatic complexity of natural Geisha does not express in these formats; for this use, see the other Ursae references at lheureuxinc.com
• Those new to specialty coffee — start with Zénith or Prana before approaching this level of expression

Positioning — Alpha Ursae Minoris line

AUM-0001-CO is the first coffee in the Alpha Ursae Minoris line — a limited-edition micro-lot program, traceable to the producer and parcel. Each reference in this line corresponds to a unique, non-reproducible lot: once it is gone, it is gone. The code AUM-0001-CO precisely identifies the origin, farm, and lot. This is the highest standard in the Ursae catalogue, available at lheureuxinc.com.

Pair with

A natural Geisha of this quality deserves the most precise grinder available. The Compak Fino, available at lheureuxinc.com, provides the stepless adjustment needed to extract dragon fruit and raspberry notes without compromising the delicacy of the lime zest finish. Grind fresh, immediately before brewing.