Sweet Tooth Evin Moreno Gesha, Honduras – 4oz

In the community of El Cedral, Evin Moreno and his family are infamous for their unique and vibrant coffees.

Early on in his coffee growing, Evin set himself apart by focusing on processing his coffee differently—he combines the anaerobic style of fermenting whole cherries in buckets with traditional washed process by depulping the cherries and fermenting them in tanks. This method allows for the vibrancy of a washed process coffee alongside the juiciness of an anaerobic process. An incredibly special coffee, you’ll find it to be effervescent, bright, and juicy with notes of elderflower, melon, and meyer lemon.

This offering from Ritual Coffee Roasters highlights a specific lot produced by Evin Moreno in the El Cedral region of Honduras. As a Gesha varietal, this coffee is often sought after for its distinct, tea-like elegance and complex aromatic profile. The producer has utilized an anaerobic washed processing method, a technique that can influence the final cup by emphasizing specific acidity and sweetness profiles.

In the cup, this lot presents notes of elderflower, melon, and meyer lemon. While individual experiences vary, those exploring the flavor wheel may find these descriptors helpful for identifying the nuanced characteristics inherent in high-quality, meticulously processed lots. By combining the unique genetic potential of the Gesha plant with controlled fermentation, this coffee serves as a compelling example of the diverse output currently emerging from the El Cedral landscape.