







Detalles del producto
This washed Gesha delivers the clarity and elegance you expect—floral, crisp, and structured. Yet the cup surprises with fruit-forward depth, typically found in naturals.
Think ripe tropicals, jasmine, cane sugar, and a silky mouthfeel. A high-acid, complex profile that stays clean and bright from start to finish.
Variety: Gesha
Process: Washed
Producer: Juan Peña
Farm: Hacienda La Papaya
Harvest: October 2024
Origin: Saraguro, Ecuador
Why this coffee stands out
• Grown at 1900–2100 MASL in Ecuador’s Andean highlands
• Ultra-clean washed process with controlled fermentation and drying
• Grown by Juan Peña, a former rose farmer turned award-winning producer
• Dried in sensor-monitored drying houses built with the University of Cuenca
• First Gesha planted in 2018 from Boquete seedstock
• Balanced cup shaped by unique altitude, sunlight, and water purity
Process details
• Ripe cherries de-pulped with a Penagos eco-pulper
• 90% mucilage removed mechanically
• Soaked 15 hours in clean water (minimal fermentation)
• Dried with airflow and humidity control for consistency and clarity
About Juan Peña & Hacienda La Papaya
Juan began farming coffee in 2010 after a storm destroyed his flower crops. Since then, he’s built one of Ecuador’s most respected farms.
• Pioneered coffee in the Saraguro region
• Manages 28 acres and 35,000 plants with full drip irrigation
• Known for scientific farming and an “inputs garden” for controlled trials
• Employs 7 full-time staff and up to 40 harvest workers—mostly women from the community
• Runs a nursery supporting local farmers with seedlings and space
Hacienda La Papaya has earned top placements in global competitions, and Juan is a three-time Sprudge Notable Producer.
Cup Profile
• Medium body
• Bright, layered acidity
• Notes of floral, tropical fruit, cane sugar, and chocolate
• Clean finish with lingering sweetness
This coffee captures what makes washed Gesha special.
Delicate, complex, and precise—crafted with care and intention.
Available in our April Competition Subscription and a limited amount of boxes online