Honduras | Benjamin Paz | Geisha | Dbl. Anaerobic Washed | Filter | 100g

Origin

• 🇭🇳 Honduras

Tasting notes

Character

• Experimental
  50
• Funky
  40

Region: Concepcion del Sur, Santa Barbara Elevation: 1650 masl About: A man on a mission. Mr Benjamin Paz is as energetic and curious as we are here at Proud Mary. He spearheads the Beneficio San Vicente operation in Peña Blanca, which helps local producers improve their yields and quality, and connects them with international direct trade buyers. Being friends with Benjamin for many years, we were lucky to be offered some of the first yields from his GeishaGesha (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.. It was out of this world! So floral… so fruity… so yum. Later, this same lot was submitted into the Cup of ExcellenceCup of Excellence (COE)A national competition and auction that identifies a country's best lots each year; winning 'COE' lots command dramatic price premiums. competition, and it scored an incredible 90.07 points! That’s a presidential award for a presidential coffee.