Anselmo Caldon Alvira - Washed Process - 2024

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean

Anselmo Caldon Alvira's entry into the 2024 Copa de Oro last fall was one of only two geshaGesha (Geisha)A rare, jasmine-and-bergamot scented variety originally from Ethiopia's Gesha forest, made famous by Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda. Routinely the most expensive coffee at auction. varietyVariety (cultivar)The botanical subtype of the coffee plant — Gesha, Bourbon, SL28 — analogous to grape varieties in wine. A major driver of cup character alongside origin and process. lots to reach the final table of fifteen coffees on the last day of the competition. Both geshas, including Anselmo's, come from the celebrated growing region of La Plata in western Huila. As one might expect of a gesha profile, we find an array of jasmine and lavender-like florals both aromatically and in the cup. Additionally, flavors of sweet cherry, yellow plum, and gentle citrus add nuanced depth and balance to the profile.