Peru Gesha - One Year Anniversary Coffee
ONE YEAR OF FUZZ Region: Highlands, Cajamarca, Peru Tasting Notes: Rose, Blackberry, Honey Process: Washed Elevation: 1800 masl Varietal: Gesha Whole Bean Coffee Farm Notes: At 1800 masl in the lush highlands of northern Peru, Wilder Garcia maintains a hands on relationship with the health and productivity of his coffee trees. His 23 hectare farm benefits from an ideal climate for cultivating high quality Arabica, with 16 hectares dedicated to coffee production. Six years ago, Wilder introduced a Tissue Management System (TMS) to bring long term balance and productivity to his farm. This system operates on a two year cycle applied in blocks, adapting the approach to the natural structure of each variety. His farm grows Caturra, Bourbon, Typica, Java and now, an exceptional lot of washed Geisha. In 2020, Wilder also renovated four hectares with new seedlings, strengthening the farm’s future potential. After harvest, cherries are typically depulped the same day and undergo a 48 hour hermetic fermentation before moving to solar dryers. Wilder’s careful processing yields around 720 quintals of parchment coffee annually (1 quintal = 46 kg of green coffee). About The Geisha Variety Gesha – often spelled “Geisha” - originated in the forests of Ethiopia and was first documented in the 1930s. It later made its way to Central and South America, gaining worldwide recognition in Panama, where its extraordinary cup quality set new auction records and reshaped the specialty coffee landscape. Geisha is known for its elegant, tea like character and luminous aromatics. Typical flavor notes include jasmine, bergamot, stone fruit, florals, citrus zest, and a delicate sweetness. When grown at high elevation and carefully processed - as in Wilder Garcia’s washed Geisha - the variety often delivers exceptional clarity, vibrancy, and a layered, expressive cup. We Roast On Mondays!