Echo - Cascara Carbonic Maceration Washed Gesha - Panama

A groundbreaking release from Jamison Savage, crafted at Finca Deborah and infused with cascara during fermentation. One of the most exclusive coffees in our 2025 lineup.

Echo is the result of meticulous experimentation and unwavering precision. It’s a Gesha from the high elevations of Volcán, Panama, grown in the cool, misty forests that surround Jamison Savage’s Finca Deborah. Known for pushing the boundaries of what coffee can be, Jamison has taken his carbonic maceration process one step further—by introducing cascara (the dried skins of the coffee cherry) directly into the fermentation tank. The result is both expressive and elegant, with layers of depth and aromatics not found in traditional washed or CM profiles.

Harvested at optimal ripeness (21–24 °Brix), the cherries were pulped with some mucilage remaining and placed in sealed stainless steel tanks. CO₂ was added to create an anaerobic environment, allowing controlled fermentation for over 50 hours. The cascara infusion adds gentle fruit complexity without overwhelming the purity of the Gesha variety. After fermentation, the coffee was washed and slow-dried under shade on raised beds for more than 10 days to preserve structure and aromatics.

The cup is crystalline and complex. Expect flavors of cabernet grape, lychee, and honeysuckle, with undertones of red berries, citrus, and stone fruit. The mouthfeel is silky and juicy, finishing with a clean, nectar-like sweetness that lingers. This is a coffee that rewards attention—changing and unfolding with every sip.

Farm: Finca Deborah

Producer: Jamison Savage

Region: Volcán, Chiriquí, Panama

Altitude: 1 900–2 000 masl

Variety: Gesha

Process: Cascara-Infused Carbonic Maceration Washed

– Cherries harvested at 21–24 °Brix

– Pulped with partial mucilage

– Fermented with cascara under CO₂ in stainless steel tanks (~50 hours)

– Fully washed and shade-dried on raised beds

Cup Profile:

Cabernet grape, lychee, honeysuckle and hibiscus

Floral, red berry, nectarine sweetness

Juicy texture, long clean finish

Used by Champions

All top 3 baristas at the 2024 World Barista Championship chose coffees from Jamison Savage’s Finca Deborah. From hybrid washed to nitrogen macerated naturals, his Gesha lots helped secure the podium for competitors from Indonesia, Australia, and Japan. Echo and Vivid follow the same processing precision—crafted for clarity, complexity, and world-class performance.

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Context:

Echo is the first time Jamison Savage has used cascara infusion in his carbonic maceration process. It represents a new direction for one of the most precise producers in the world. This coffee is available in extremely limited quantity and will not return—crafted exclusively for this release.

Always fresh: This item contains 100 grams of whole beans, roasted, packed, and shipped on demand for maximum freshness.