David Armijos ~ Gesha // Peru

Reminds us of - Prickly Pear & Guava Jelly David Armijos // La Libertad, Peru Washed Gesha; extended fermentation // 1900+ masl High in the mountains of La Libertad, northern Peru, second-generation producer David Guevara Armijos cultivates coffee across three hectares of fertile, high-elevation farmland. Working alongside his family, David grows several coffee varieties, but this lot showcases the renowned Gesha (aka Geisha), a variety celebrated for its floral aromatics, vibrant fruit character, and remarkable elegance in the cup. To bring out the best of the coffee, David and his family carefully hand-pick ripe cherries before guiding them through an extended-fermentation washed process and a slow, deliberate drying regimen. The result is a coffee that balances clarity and complexity, highlighting both the distinctive character of the Geisha variety and the unique growing conditions of northern Peru. We're excited to share this exceptional coffee from a producer who represents the next generation of quality-focused coffee farming in Peru. Over the past several years, we've watched Peru emerge as a hotbed of talent, innovation, and world-class coffee, and we're thrilled to showcase more single-producer lots from the region. Expect a cup that is expressive, refined, and full of the vibrant character that has made Peruvian coffee impossible to ignore.