Gesha
Natural
Hacienda La Papaya

Tastes Like: Mango, Raspberry, Wisteria

Origin: Hacienda La Papaya, Saraguro, Loja, Ecuador

Variety: Gesha

Producer: Juan Peña

Elevation: 1,900-2,100 masl

Process:  Natural

Farm and Producer

Juan Peña grows coffee at Hacienda La Papaya in Saraguro, Loja, Ecuador. The farm's dry-tropical setting is supported by drip irrigation, soil monitoring and dedicated drying rooms. Separate seed plantings and small processing batches allow the team to follow each variety from cultivation through preparation.

Variety

Gesha, also spelled Geisha, is an Arabica variety with Ethiopian origins. It is valued for high cup-quality potential and floral aromatics, especially under suitable high-elevation growing conditions. Its expression also depends on cultivation, processing, and roasting.

Processing

Natural processing dries the coffee with the cherry surrounding the seed. Contact with the fruit during fermentation and drying can contribute to fruit expression and body; careful moisture management remains important.