Honduras Santa Lucia Gesha

Summary

This Gesha coffee comes from Santa Lucia Farm in Honduras, operated by the Mierisch family. The farm sits at 1600-1700m elevation. The Gesha variety was sourced from Don Pachi Estate in Panama and planted in 2014. This coffee has placed 1st in Cup of Excellence in 2020 and 2021. Processing involves pulping immediately after harvest, dry fermentation for 34-48 hours, sun drying on raised screens for 2 days, then shade drying in a greenhouse for 13 days, followed by 1 month of stabilization. Tasting notes include bergamot, coriander, candied lemon, honey, and white tea, creating a delicate, tea-like cup with lively acidity.

Details

Format

Bean

Decaffeinated

No

Producer

Mierisch Family

Altitude

1600 - 1700 m.a.s.l

Variety

Geisha

Notes

Coriander, Bergamot, White Tea, Honey

The roaster

Paradise Roasters

Paradise Coffee Roasters is a specialty coffee roaster based in Hilo, Hawaii, where founder Miguel Meza applies over two decades of experience sourcing excepti…