Peru Efrain Carhuallocllo

Coffee overview

Our last Peru release of the season comes from Efrain Carhuallocllo and his famed El Cerro Gesha plot. This was one of our most popular coffees last year, and we are happy to report another great cup profile this year. It is very dynamic, showing juicy/creamy tropical notes upfront, leading into sweet florals and a slightly earthy, tea-like finish. This cup is full of complexities to explore.

Coffee flavor profile

Orange creamsicle, honeysuckle, rooibos.

Acidity: citrus, tropical Sweetness: honeyed, creamy Balance: leans floral Finish: highly floral, red tea

Brewing evaluation

Rest: 40+ days recommended

Filter eval day 1: Gabi Standard - Wonderfully complex, more subtle on day 1 compared to the other Peru lots, wonderful florals into finish with a further complex red tea note. TDS: 1.39 EY: 23.09%

Filter eval day 3: Graycano Sibarist fast 16:250 - Orange creamsicle, tangerine, yellow and orange tropical fruits are more prominent in this cup and very clean. Creamy, slightly marshmallow sweetness into floral finish. Slight floral linger. Much less of the tea-like presentaiton of the Gabi Standard brew. TDS: 1.4 EY: 18.89%

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

Information

Farm: El Cerro Producer: Efrain Carhuallocllo Region: Corazon de Chirinos Country: Peru Variety: Gesha Process: Extended ferment washed Sourcing: Falcon

The Peru Efrain Carhuallocllo, sourced by H+S Coffee Roasters, represents a meticulous approach to cultivation in the Corazon de Chirinos region. Produced by Efrain Carhuallocllo, this lot features the Gesha varietal, a plant widely celebrated in the specialty industry for its distinct floral aromatics and tea-like clarity. To highlight these delicate characteristics, the coffee underwent an extended ferment washed process. As detailed in our guide to processing methods, this technique can significantly influence the final cup profile, often enhancing acidity and complexity. In this instance, the resulting profile offers notes of orange creamsicle, honeysuckle, and rooibos. When evaluating such nuanced flavors, we recommend referencing the flavor wheel to better identify the subtle interplay between the bright citrus tones and the herbal, honeyed undertones present in this specific harvest.