EXP043: SUGARPLUM

WHY THIS COFFEE?

Two rarities for the price of one! Not only is this an uncommon natural process coffee from Guatemala, it’s also a Gesha. This coffee is a sophisticated tribute to the historic work that has been done to elevate the name Bella Carmona over the years. The plants are descendants of a particular Gesha selection originally made in Malawi that predates the Panamanian Gesha.

A bold expression of a Gesha, this lot has notes of deep berries, sesame seeds, pomegranate, and a cocktail-like essence. An almost smoke-like aftertaste creates a compelling textural experience with more notes of tajin, raspberry, orange blossom, and pink peppercorn. This is a wonderful coffee with high degree of complexity.

PROCESSING DETAILS

Natural: fermented in cherry and dried on raised beds. This is a minimal intervention natural Gesha 56 cultivar coffee from Antigua, Guatemala, produced by Luis Pedro Zelaya Zamora on his farm, Bella Carmona. The flavor profile is sophisticated and a little eccentric, with flavors reminiscent of orange blossom, pink peppercorn, sesame, pomegranate, and dried berry.

COFFEE DETAILS

Producer: luis pedro zelaya zamora

Location: antigua valley

Varietal: gesha 56 "malawi"

Processing: natural

Green cost: $14.30/lb

BREW GUIDE

How long to rest: At an Agtron of 99, this coffee is light. So, let it rest about 3-4 weeks.

We taste: Think plum, cinnamon, cane sugar. The cup has a round body, balanced sweetness, lively acidity, and a clear flavor profile.