Black & White Coffee Roasters

Oscar Hernandez - Grand Reserve DRD

Oscar Hernández, a third-generation producer at Los Nogales farm in Bruselas, Huila, crafts this Geisha variety at 1,750 meters using the innovative DRD (dark-room dried) method—a slow, controlled fermentation and drying process in a UV-free environment that yields natural-processed coffee with washed-coffee clarity. The result balances processing influence subtly against the variety's inherent character: complex florals bloom alongside stone fruit (peach) and tropical notes (pineapple), with a long, tea-like finish reminiscent of oolong. This is coffee that demonstrates both heritage—Los Nogales was established in 1952—and forward-thinking innovation, making it a standout for those seeking nuance and terroir expression.