Guatemala Santa Elisa Geisha 7oz

Origin Story

This lot represents the culmination of a remarkable 10-year reclamation project at Santa Elisa Pachup farm in the Acatenango region of Guatemala. When the owners faced the prospect of renovating 300 hectares of coffee back in 2014, they turned to our friends at Los Volcanes Coffee for help. Los Volcanes financed a staged approach to replanting the farm, committed to purchasing everything it produced, and rebuilt a coffee mill in nearby Antigua damaged in a tropical storm to process the farm’s coffee. In 2018, they established the first Geisha plantation at elevations ranging between 1600 and nearly 1700 meters above sea level. This is the farm’s first Geisha harvest big enough for export, and it is a stunner. Los Volcanes set a little aside for us, and submitted the rest to the Guatemala Cup of Excellence competition, where it took 10th place. We are proud to be the only U.S. roaster to offer this lot.

Sensory

The Santa Elisa Geisha is a delicate balance of sweet and tangy, with its tropical key lime accent that adds a contrast to a subtle floral aftertaste.

Produced by Santa Elisa Pachup in the Acatenango region of Guatemala, this Santa Elisa Geisha represents a meticulous approach to cultivation at 1600-1700 masl. The Geisha varietal is globally recognized for its distinct profile, often prized by enthusiasts for its exceptional floral aromatics and tea-like clarity. When roasted by Intelligentsia Coffee, this specific lot highlights a vibrant character defined by sweet, tangy, and tropical key lime notes alongside delicate floral undertones.

Understanding the nuances of such a complex cup often requires referencing a flavor wheel to identify the interplay between acidity and sweetness. While the specific profile of this coffee is shaped by the unique microclimate of Acatenango, the Geisha varietal consistently offers a sophisticated sensory experience. This offering serves as a compelling example of how high-elevation farming and precise processing can elevate the inherent qualities of this celebrated coffee plant.