Ecuador Juan Peña Gesha

Coffee overview

A beautifully tropical, highly floral, and intriguingly sweet Gesha harvest from Juan Peña. I think there is more complexity here than in the last few years, especially with the presentation of tart tropical and citrus fruits. The florality is quite pungent on this one as well. Depending on brew method this cup also shows quite a wide range of notes deviating from those listed.

Coffee flavor profile

Kiwi, lemon custard, rose

Acidity: tropical Sweetness: slight creamy Body: highly floral

Brewing evaluation

Rest: 30+ days recommended Please note: We have not established a resting protocol from our new roast profiles and we may update this recommendation as we learn more.

Filter eval day 1: Gabi Standard Recipe of 1:18 shows a dynamic and transformative cup as it cools. Many tropical fruits show themselves depending on temperature. Lemony custard sweetness is unique this year, and a more typical but heavily floral finish. Fun one! TDS: 1.37 / EY: 22.76%

We use 60 hardness, 20 buffer water heated to 198F in all of our recipes.

Information

Farm: Hacienda La Papaya Producer: Juan Peña Region: Saraguro Country: Ecuador Variety: Gesha Process: Washed Sourcing: CafExporto

Produced by Juan Peña in the Saraguro region of Ecuador, this washed-process coffee showcases the distinct characteristics of the Gesha varietal. Known globally for its exceptional floral aromatics and tea-like clarity, the Gesha cultivar remains one of the most sought-after plants in specialty coffee. By utilizing a washed process, the producer emphasizes the inherent brightness and clean acidity of the bean, allowing the delicate notes of kiwi, lemon custard, and rose to shine through clearly.

This specific lot is offered by H+S Coffee Roasters, who have carefully developed a roast profile to highlight these nuanced flavors. When evaluating such complex profiles, tasters often find it helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between the citrus-forward acidity and the subtle floral undertones. This Ecuador Juan Peña Gesha serves as a refined example of how meticulous cultivation and processing can elevate a single-origin offering.