Return of Elite GESHA Coffee from El Salvador Celebrated with a Stylish Event in Tallinn
Tallinn, September 4, 2025 (Qahwa World) – Coffee People marked the grand return of the legendary GESHA coffee to the Estonian market with a special celebration at the Chin Chin wine bar in Tallinn’s Kalamaja district.
Given the uniqueness of GESHA, it was brewed using the Chemex method and served in champagne glasses, alongside espresso for comparison. Guests enjoyed coffee tastings, food pairings, and a special GESHA pairing with Blanc de Noir champagne. The event was hosted by well-known actress and musician Kristel Aaslaid, with music by DJ Olavi Lõpp.
Originating from Ethiopia, GESHA is a variety derived from the Typica coffee tree. The cultivar is known for its low yields and demanding cultivation, requiring patience, space, and precision, but rewarding growers with exceptional cup quality. Coffee People first introduced GESHA to Estonia in 2017. For this occasion, Salvadoran farmer Emilio López, who grows GESHA in El Salvador, attended the event and shared: “Many farmers are hesitant to take the risk of growing this variety, but when everything goes right, it truly becomes the king of coffee.”
The exclusivity of GESHA is also reflected in its price. It is currently the most expensive coffee on the Estonian market, selling for more than €100 per kilogram, comparable to the price of premium champagne served alongside it during the event.
Coffee People founders Annar Alas and Heili Politanov visited El Salvador last year to meet Emilio López in person and place an order for the new harvest. “After many years of work and anticipation, we are once again ready to share GESHA with you. It is unique not only in its flavor profile but also in the story behind it. Recognized multiple times as the best coffee in the world, I am personally thrilled that it is once again available on the Estonian market,” said Alas.
