Gods of Coffee - Oma Gesha

August 28, 2025

Dose: 20g
Filter: traditional Hario 02 V60
Ratio: 1:17
Grind: Finer than Neutral
Brew Time: 3:30
TDS: 1.35
Extraction: 20%

Sensory Description:

When dialed in, Oma Gesha is a densely sweet and refined expression of Ethiopian Gesha coffee. As an anaerobic natural, its defining characteristics are dense sweetness and layered florals. The sweetness is coating, like dark honey, with clear notes of ripe red cherry and apricot. The florals shine in both aroma and flavor, showcasing the Ethiopian terroir. While anaerobic naturals from South and Central America often highlight funky, vibrant fruit notes, Oma Gesha maintains the refined clarity we’ve come to expect from Gesha Village. The body and texture are also heavier from the processing, further contributing to its dense sweetness.

Dial Notes:

Under-extracted brews of Oma are noticeably sour and thin. Oma requires a higher extraction percentage than most Geshas (around 20%) to taste optimal, which means grinding finer than neutral. If your brew of Oma lacks the coating, honey-like texture, you likely need to grind finer.

Over-extracted brews, on the other hand, dissipate quickly on the palate and lose the gentle stonefruit-like acidity. Brew times around 3:30 to 3:40 were optimal, with anything longer becoming muddled and muted. If your brew of Oma tastes muted and fades quickly on the palate, you likely need to grind coarser.