Tasting Notes
Citrus Sherbet, Passionfruit, Green Grapes, Tinned Peach Juice, Soft Fresh Florals

Origin

San Ignacio, Cajamarca, Peru - Elevation: 1750m

Process
Washed

Varietal
Gesha

Producers

Oscar Abad

Finca La Palma is owned by Oscar Abad and is located in the San Ignacio Province in Cajamarca, Peru. The 1-ha farm has around 5,000 coffee trees and fertile soil with rich organic matter.

This particular lot is a Gesha varietal, one prized by the industry for its delicate qualities and catagorised by its low yields. There are two primary genetic strains of Gesha (1931; 1956) but both are derivative from Ethiopian land-race varieties collected by the British in the Gesha village in the 1930s.

The Gesha is typically washed within a day of being harvested and dry fermented for up to 48 hours. It is then dried on raised beds for 30-40 days until the desired moisture content is reached.

Recently, unseasonal rains have been a challenge. Oscar has invested heavily in infrastructure for the post-harvest process, with drying modules and fermentation tanks. We look forward to seeing the progression of these coffees from Oscar in years to come.