Coffee Advent Calendar Day 24 - El Salvador Gesha
Coffee Advent Calendar: El Salvador, Gesha
NOTES: Papaya, Mandarin, Nougat
ROAST: Medium
Merry Christmas!
You’ve made it to day 24, and we saved one of the best for last. This coffee is a true gem—or at least, we like to think so. The Gesha varietal has been a favorite among barista champions for the past decade. It first appeared on the coffee scene in Panama 20 years ago, when Hacienda La Esmeralda won the Best of Panama auction with this varietal. Its fame spread quickly, and farmers began seeking Gesha beans, which often command a premium price thanks to their unusual and distinctive flavor notes.
Back in 2015, I (Alejandro) reached out to CATIE in Costa Rica and managed to secure 200 grams of seeds from their varietal garden. After preparing our nursery, we grew about 300 trees, which we planted in 2017 on the highest lot of our farm. Our farm produces extremely low quantities of this coffee, which we keep as an Owner’s Reserve. For this Advent calendar, I was able to secure the entire 15 kg production, naturally processed on raised beds, to share with you.
In the cup, expect a syrupy body with low acidity that lingers beautifully. Tropical fruit notes abound, making this a sweet, vibrant, and unforgettable coffee to finish the year.
- Country: El Salvador
- Region: Apaneca, Ahuachapan
- Farm / Plot: Argentina, San Jorge
- Producers: Mauricio Martinez (our dad!)
- Altitude: 1,375 masl
- Varietal: Gesha
- Process: Natural
