{"product_id":"colombia-hachi-project-geishas","title":"Hachi Geishas: Saikō + Kibō","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHachi Project Geishas: Saikō Geisha + Kibō Geisha Low-Caf\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eProvenance\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWelcome to two extremely special coffees. 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) - these Geisha lots represent the pinnacle of innovation in coffee production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpanning 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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e Hachi Saikō Geisha and the Hachi Kibō Geisha Low-Caf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eProcess\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eHachi Saikō Geisha – Hachi Inverted Process\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe Hachi Inverted Process reverses traditional fermentation by starting with whole cherry fermentation in a tailored liquid culture before de-pulping and washing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThis preserves the fruit’s skin and mucilage, enabling controlled biochemical exchange and modulated metabolite flow. Cherries ferment for 24 hours in a solution enriched with enzymes and selected yeasts, enhancing specific flavour attributes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDuring this process the intact cherry acts as a barrier, allowing gradual enzymatic infusion while protecting natural precursors. This results in a stable, yeast-driven fermentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003ePost-fermentation, cherries are de-pulped, washed, and dried in UV-free dehumidification chambers. The result is a cup with refined fruit clarity, clean acidity, and integrated structure – a reflection of Hachi’s precision-led, non-intrusive approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHachi Kibō Geisha Low-Caf – Hachi Low-Caf Process\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typographypresentation\"\u003eHachi'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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typographypresentation\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typographypresentation\"\u003eCaffeine 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typographypresentation\"\u003eThe result is a low-caffeine coffee with remarkable aroma, bright acidity, and a clean, expressive finish - offering the full Geisha experience, without the compromise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typographypresentation\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eRead our deep-dive on the Hachi Project here: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assemblycoffee.live\/blogs\/insights\/the-hachi-project\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eThe Hachi Project: Engineering a Future for Coffee.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 class=\"typographypresentation\"\u003eAlso Available\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typographypresentation\"\u003eBoth coffees are also available to purchase in 50g, 100g, 200g and 1kg formats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"typographypresentation\"\u003eView the Hachi Saikō Geisha \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assemblycoffee.live\/products\/colombia-hachi-saiko-geisha\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eView the Hachi Kibō Geisha Low-Caf \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/assemblycoffee.live\/products\/colombia-hachi-kibo-geisha-low-caf\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assembly Coffee London","offers":[{"title":"100g \/ Whole Bean","offer_id":56007070122370,"sku":"HACHIMULTI50","price":49.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0193\/3393\/9299\/files\/Ay_HachiProject_Hero_01.jpg?v=1764234784","url":"https:\/\/assemblycoffee.live\/products\/colombia-hachi-project-geishas","provider":"Assembly Coffee London","version":"1.0","type":"link"}