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Peru — La Coipa

Roasted by Axil Coffee Roasters

Washed Gesha from Peru with orange jam, jasmine, and caramel notes.

Peru — La Coipa — Axil Coffee Roasters
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Orange JamJasmineCaramel

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Origin: Peru

Farm/Region: La Coipa, Cajamarca

Tasting Notes: Orange Jam, Jasmine, Caramel

Producer:Nevado Palacios Carrasco

Varietal: Gesha

Processing: Washed

Altitude: 1960 MASL

About The Coffee: Nevado Palacios Carrasco has owned Finca El Cedro since 2011. He and his family are deeply passionate about coffee and care for the environment through forest conservation.

Coffee from the farm is selectively harvested, depulped, washed, and dried. They put technical work into the farm's planting, fertilization, pruning, and harvesting. They also produce their own compost to use as fertilizer on the farm. Their long-term goal is to establish demonstration plots and innovate by introducing new varieties.

Recommended Recipe: Slowly pour 150ml of hot water (92-96°C) over 3 minutes.

Axil Coffee Roasters

Context

Axil Coffee Roasters' Peru — La Coipa showcases the Geisha varietal—prized for its distinctly floral and tea-like character—grown in Cajamarca's La Coipa region by producer Nevado Palacios Carrasco. This washed coffee originates from moderate elevation at 1960 masl, where the region's conditions support the delicate complexity the Geisha variety is known for. The roaster identifies orange jam, jasmine, and caramel in the cup, suggesting both bright citrus acidity and subtle floral notes characteristic of the varietal. Washed processing typically preserves the bean's inherent clarity and brightness, allowing the Geisha's nuanced profile to emerge distinctly. This lot represents Peru's commitment to specialty coffee craftsmanship through selective varietal cultivation and careful processing.

Buy — $33 from Axil Coffee Roasters

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Frequently asked questions

What does Peru — La Coipa taste like?

Expect tasting notes of Orange Jam, Jasmine, and Caramel.

How is Peru — La Coipa processed?

Peru — La Coipa uses the Washed process.

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