Blind Assessment

High-toned, crisply sweet-tart. Tamarind, cashew butter, Meyer lemon zest, cedar in aroma and cup. Bright, vibrant acidity; crisp, velvety mouthfeel. Finish leads with notes of tamarind and cashew butter.

Notes

Produced by the same family for the past three generations in the high mountains of San Juan Sacatepéquez, from trees of the rare, ancient Geisha Malawi variety of Arabica, and processed by the traditional washed method (fruit skin and flesh are removed from the beans before they are dried). El Gran Cafe is a coffee shop located in the heart of Antigua, Guatemala whose mission is to roast and serve organic-certified coffees produced at its own Finca La Esperanza and Finca El Pintado just outside of town. Featured in El Gran Cafe’s lineup are also coffees from friends and neighbors in the region, along with award-winning and exceptional coffees from other regions of Guatemala. Visit El Gran Cafe’s website for more information.

Bottom Line

A bright, balanced, juicy Guatemala Geisha Malawi, a rare and ancient variety of Arabica worth seeking out for its novelty and vividness.

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