Guatemala - El Morito - Yellow Gesha
Location: Jalapa department, Guatemala
Farm: El Morito
Producer: Jose Roberto Monterroso Pineda
Harvest Date: January 2023
Received Date: June 2023
Varietal: Yellow Gesha
Growing Altitude: from 1500 to 2200 meter
Processing Method: Washed
Total Volume Ordered: 60kg
Roast: Light Roast, suitable for both espresso & filter
Flavour Notes: Yellow Kiwi, Candied Lemon & White Grape
About the farm
El Morito is located in the small village Morales, municipality of Mataquescuintla, in the department of Jalapa.
With an elevation from 1400 to 2200 m, 98 hectares of the total 672 hectares of the farm are dedicated to coffee, with an incredible natural forest all around the estate.
The farm works with many varieties of coffee, but they give priority to the ones that especially thrive in the climate and conditions of the area. They work with Pache San Ramon, Catuaí, Bourboon, Maragogipe, Pacamara, Maracatu and Geisha.
Cup of Excellence ranking:
Cup of Excellence 2013 - 2nd place
Cup of Excellence 2014 - 3rd place
Cup of Excellence 2015 – 2nd place
Cup of Excellence 2016 – 9th place
Cup of Excellence 2017 – 4th place
Cup of Excellence 2018 – 6th place
Cup of Excellence 2019 – 8th place
Cup of Excellence 2022 – 1st place
About the coffee
In 2022, El Morito won the cup of excellence 1st & 2nd place with their Gesha. Originally purchased to be used by Patrik Rolf for the Barista Championship 2023, we have decided to add this lot to our offer list, as it is an outstanding coffee.
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Learn more about this varietal on the World Coffee Research.
