Mexico | Santa Cruz | Geisha | Honey

Origin

• 🇲🇽 Mexico

Tasting notes

Character

• Sweet
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Region: La Concordia, Chiapas Elevation: 1680 masl About: Nestled in Chiapas’ El Triunfo Biosphere Reserve, Finca Santa Cruz is a story of revival and dedication. Originally founded in 1956, it was reborn in 2013 when the Argüello family embraced its untapped potential. After years of neglect, they began mapping and replanting the land with modern varieties suited to the rich volcanic soil and unique microclimate. Their vision paid off and by 2019, they ranked among Mexico’s top three producers in 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.. For the family, this success affirmed a commitment to innovation, quality, and sustainable farming. Pepe Argüello has been selectively breeding 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. since it was first planted on the farm, personally walking the fields to taste cherries and collecting seeds only from the sweetest, most flavorful trees. Combined with identifying the farm’s best microclimates, this hands-on approach has produced a supercharged Geisha , one that proudly took first place in the Cup of Excellence this year in both the washedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. and naturalNatural processThe whole cherry is dried with the fruit still on the seed. Gives heavier body and big fruit flavors — think berries and wine — sometimes with a fermenty edge. categories.