Gildardo Lopez - Wet Process - 2023

Delivering award-winning complexity and elegance, this coffee opens with beautiful bergamot and brown sugar aromatics on the nose. Sweet ripe strawberry and limeade flavors in the cup are accompanied by a plush and creamy mouthfeel with a juicy peach finish emerging as the coffee cools.

This 2023 release from producer Gildardo Lopez showcases the precision of the wet process, a method often favored for highlighting a coffee’s inherent acidity and clean finish. By removing the fruit flesh before drying, producers can achieve a distinct clarity that allows the bean's terroir to shine. As detailed in our processing methods explainer, this technique typically results in a brighter, more refined cup profile compared to natural-processed alternatives.

Sourced by Passenger Coffee, this lot presents a vibrant array of flavors, including bergamot, brown sugar, sweet ripe strawberry, limeade, and juicy peach. These descriptors reflect the nuanced complexity often found in high-quality washed coffees. To better understand how these specific notes relate to the broader spectrum of coffee characteristics, we encourage you to consult our flavor wheel. This selection serves as a compelling example of how careful post-harvest handling can elevate the sensory experience of a single-origin offering.