Peru Los Quispe Gesha

This coffee comes to us from the Quispe family in Chontalí, Cajamarca, Peru. Roger Quispe and his brothers oversee the family's operations with their father in Peru's lush northern highlands. Chontalí is known for its ideal coffee-growing conditions. The combination of high elevation (1800-2000 MASL), rich volcanic soils, and cool climate creates an environment perfect for growing high-quality Arabica varieties like Geisha.

The Quispe family blends traditional production techniques with modern innovation to produce exceptional coffee. This Gesha lot is the perfect example. It's a washed coffee that undergoes an extended anaerobic cherry fermentation. The coffee cherries are hand-picked at the peak of ripeness and fermented for 36 hours in airtight barrels. The cherries are then depulped and dried to perfection in large solar dryers. This controlled drying process ensures the coffee maintains its unique flavor characteristics.

We love coffee from Peru. We particularly love how this anaerobic gesha blends traditional flavors we associate with tasty coffees from Peru with some unexpected twists. It has a creamy body, a subtle citrusy acidity, and a soft floral aroma. The flavors remind us of orange marmalade, tropical fruits, honeysuckle, and yoo-hoo! We are super stoked to be working with the Quispe family, and while this one isn't face melter, we know you'll love this coffee. Grab some now!