Marilyn Laucata - Wet Process - 2023

Dried blueberry and delicate florals on the nose of this fruit-forward coffee from producer Marilyn Laucata are accompanied by flavors of red apple and vanilla wafer in the cup, as well as cocoa and a honeyed almond sweetness that lingers as the coffee cools. This is the second consecutive year that we’ve featured a coffee from producer Marilyn Laucata, whose four-hectare farm, Finca Agua Dulce, dedicates over 50% of its area to the organic production of Bourbon and Caturra. Despite being a young producer fairly new to coffee production, Marilyn’s accomplishments are already shining through with this beautiful coffee from the La Convención province of Peru’s Cusco region.

Produced by Marilyn Laucata in the Cusco region of Peru, this 2023 harvest showcases the potential of the Bourbon varietal when cultivated with precision. As a washed coffee, this lot highlights the clean, focused profile often associated with traditional processing methods, allowing the inherent characteristics of the terroir to remain at the forefront. Passenger Coffee has roasted this selection to emphasize a nuanced balance of sweetness and acidity, featuring notes of dried blueberry, delicate florals, red apple, vanilla wafer, cocoa, and honeyed almond.

When evaluating such a complex cup, it is helpful to reference a flavor wheel to better identify the interplay between the fruit-forward top notes and the deeper, confectionary undertones. While washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their clarity and bright acidity, the specific expression found here reflects the unique conditions of Laucata’s farm, offering a sophisticated experience that highlights the diversity of Peruvian coffee production.