Peru Los Quispes Gesha
Tasting Notes: Orange Marmalade, Pineapple Cake, Strawberry
Process: Anaerobic Washed
Roast Profile: Light
This Coffee’s Journey
Peru Los Quispe Gesha
ORIGIN: Chontalí, Peru
PRODUCER: Quispe Family
ALTITUDE: 1897-2050 MASL
PROCESS: Anaerobic Washed
VARIETAL: Gesha
In the lush highlands of Chontalí, Peru, the Quispe family, led by Roger Quispe, has dedicated themselves to cultivating one of the most renowned coffee varieties in the world—Gesha. Roger, alongside his brothers and father, oversees the family’s operations, which take place at elevations ranging from 1,897 to 2,050 meters above sea level. This high-altitude environment, paired with their careful farming practices, contributes to the exceptional quality of their coffee.
The Quispe family is committed to not only producing high-quality coffee but also advancing sustainable agricultural practices. They have worked diligently to implement methods that enhance the health of their plants and the land, ensuring that their coffee maintains the distinctive flavor profile associated with the Gesha variety. This dedication to excellence is not just a family tradition but a way of life, as they continuously seek to improve the quality of their harvest and adapt to the evolving demands of specialty coffee markets.