Peru La Palestina Geisha 7oz

Origin Story

José Alarcón and Zobeida Coronel moved to San José del Alto in 1976 with their four young children to start a fledgling coffee farm. Both the family and the farm have grown over the past 47 years, and today Finca La Palestina is something altogether unique — a sprawling residential compound that is home to three generations of the Alarcón Coronel clan, and a vast coffee farm worked collectively by members of a family focused on quality. This year marks the second Geisha harvest at La Palestina and Intelligentsia’s second year purchasing this lot.

Sensory

Since we started sourcing this coffee in 2022, we have tasted the delicate fruity sweetness with floral undertones evolve year to year - this year is no exception.

Produced by José Alarcón and Zobeida Coronel in the San José del Alto region of Peru, the Peru La Palestina Geisha 7oz is a distinct offering from Intelligentsia Coffee. This lot showcases the Geisha varietal, which is globally prized for its exceptional floral clarity and tea-like elegance. While the specific profile of this coffee features delicate fruity sweetness and floral undertones, enthusiasts often use the flavor wheel to better categorize the nuanced aromatics found in such high-quality harvests.

By sourcing from the high-elevation landscapes of Peru, this coffee highlights the meticulous work of its producers. Geisha coffees are frequently sought after for their complex, layered profiles that distinguish them from more common cultivars. Whether you are exploring the unique terroir of San José del Alto or simply appreciating the refined characteristics of this specific varietal, this selection offers a sophisticated look at contemporary Peruvian coffee production.