This coffee is also available as part of our Hachi Geishas Double Pack – view the collection here.
Provenance
This coffee, produced by the Hachi Project - a research initiative founded in 2024 by two of the world’s most influential coffee producers - Diego Bermudez (Colombia) and Allan Hartmann (Panama) - is one of two Hachi coffees we have in our catalogue that represent the pinnacle of innovation in coffee production.
The project's primary objective is to implement biogenetic protocols to maximise the inherent genetic expression and flavour potential of every coffee plant type. The philosophy is entirely holistic - the extraction of quality doesn't begin in the post-harvest process, it begins in the plant itself.
The name “Hachi” derives from the Japanese word for eight, symbolising infinity - an emblem of the boundless possibilities emergent when cultivation and processing are informed by scientific rigour.
Spanning five farms across Colombia and Panama, a stream of extraordinary coffees produced by the project has built Hachi a reputation for truly unique flavour profiles and remarkable complexity, and we're delighted to have two of their headline Geisha lots in our catalogue - the Hachi Kibō Geisha Low-Caf you see here, and the Hachi Saikō Geisha.
Hachi's Low-Caf process introduces a new approach to partial decaffeination - one designed to preserve the complexity and clarity high-quality varieties such as Geisha are celebrated for.
The process begins by fermenting freshly washed beans in a sealed tank with Cascara - a natural extract made from the coffee’s own fruit and mucilage. This creates a rich, flavour-protective environment that prepares the coffee for gentle decaffeination.
Caffeine is then removed using hot water and a carbon filter in a closed-loop system that keeps the coffee’s most delicate aromas and flavours intact. By maintaining low heat throughout, the process avoids damaging the floral and citrus notes that define exceptional Geisha.
The result is a coffee with the intense aromas associated with the Geisha variety, and perhaps unexpectedly rich flavours driven by the Colombian terroir.
This coffee, produced by the Hachi Project - a research initiative founded in 2024 by two of the world’s most influential coffee producers - Diego Bermudez (Colombia) and Allan Hartmann (Panama) - is one of two Hachi coffees we have in our catalogue that represent the pinnacle of innovation in coffee production.
After bloom, pour to 100g. Pause until the waterline hits the coffee bed and then repeat three more times to 250g. Again, pour quickly, carefully and in a circular motion.
Tip: Swirl brewer a few times during bloom to encourage saturation of coffee bed.
Featuring multi-step methods to help you make your coffee taste better, this guide is the helping hand that will help you to efficiently unlock the full flavour potential of your beans.
The Hachi Project is a pioneering coffee-growing research initiative founded by Diego Bermudez (Colombia) and Allan Hartmann (Panama). Their five-farm network spans volcanic soils in Volcán, Panama and the fertile slopes of Cauca, Colombia - managing over 170 hectares, 18 of which are in full production.
Hachi applies advanced biotechnologies - including tissue cloning and micro-grafting to replicate elite mother plants, and a dedicated lab for microbial research and flavour-mapping. These relatively low-input, scalable interventions deliver healthier trees, higher yields and amplified cup clarity without reliance on chemical additives.
More than science, the Hachi model is rooted in agro-ecology: fermentation infrastructure and research suites are surrounded by shaded plots, wildlife corridors and native species restoration areas.. It’s innovation and ecosystem working side-by-side.
The medium-term objective of the project is to demonstrate what Diego and Allan see as untapped potential in the value of coffee, through methods that maintain high quality and consistency at volumes much larger than the norm.
The longer-term goal is to secure a sustainable future for global coffee production when demand for high-quality coffee continues to grow but the regions suitable for coffee cultivation could shrink by over 50% by 2050.
Launched publicly in 2024, the project immediately established a reputation for producing coffees of ultimate rarity, uniqueness and quality.
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