The Mazelab roastery is well known for its high-quality coffee, and this washed Gesha from Peru is definitely one of them. This lot also ranked 14th in the 2024 Cup of Excellence competition in Peru, making it a truly hot commodity. In the final cup, expect bright tropical acidity, blueberry sweetness, a creamy and complex flavor, and a long floral finish. Try this gem for yourself!
This Gesha comes from a farm owned by Marcos Herrera. He is one of the most interesting producers in Peru, as evidenced by this lot's 14th place finish in the 2024 Cup of Excellence competition in Peru. Marcos grows coffee in the village of Rodriguez Tafur at an altitude of 1,700 meters above sea level in the Amazonas region . He has been involved in agriculture since childhood and now runs the Mamaruntu farm with his wife Kary and son Mark. The name Mamaruntu comes from a legendary princess from the Chachapoyas region, and the farm itself has a deep family history. It was originally named Oso Perdido in honor of Marcos' father, who took care of the farm on his own for many years.
When processing this Gesha variety, Marcos follows a method that is slowly becoming one of his hallmarks. Only fully ripe cherries are selected, washed in clean water, and fermented in closed plastic containers for 72 hours. After fermentation, the whole fruit is slowly dried in solar dryers for 30 days until it reaches a moisture content of around 10.5-11%. The result is a cup that is clean, distinctive, and has a very pleasant layered flavor.
- Altitude: 1700 m above sea level.