Peru — Faustino Flores Finca La Mandarina Gesha (Washed)

Tastes Like — 🌸 Jasmine • 🍇 Raisin • 🍵 White Tea • 🍈 Melon

DETAILS

• Producer: Faustino Flores
• Farm: Finca La Mandarina (El Morito)
• Region: San Ignacio, Peru
• Varietal: Gesha
• Process: Washed
• Altitude: 1800 MASL
• Size: 10oz / 284g

INTRO

Produced by Faustino Flores in San Ignacio, this Gesha microlot reflects the multi-generational foundation of El Morito. The first in his family to follow his father into coffee, Faustino brings decades of experience to one of El Morito's most developed farms, pairing inherited knowledge with a clear openness to innovation. The result is a Gesha that expresses both legacy and intention, shaped by careful stewardship and a deeply rooted sense of place.

THE PRODUCER

Faustino Flores is the father of David Flores and the first in his family to follow his own father into coffee, embodying the multi-generational ethos on which El Morito was built. Originally from Cutervo, Faustino migrated to San Ignacio to start anew, bringing with him both inherited knowledge and a deep commitment to the land. Today, he manages one of El Morito's most established and technically developed farms, where tradition and experimentation exist side by side.

Working with varieties like Gesha, Marshell, and Caturro Amarillo, Faustino's approach reflects decades of experience paired with a genuine openness to innovation. Though El Morito formally became a producers' association in 2022, its roots stretch back decades through collaborative, family-driven farming. That legacy continues today, with David supporting management, Lenin leading quality, and growers like Faustino setting the standard.

THE PROCESS

The Washed process at Finca La Mandarina involves:

• 🍒 Cherry Selection — Careful picking at peak ripeness
• 🔧 De-Pulping — Mechanical removal of skin and mucilage
• 💧 Fermentation — Controlled wet fermentation
• 🚿 Washing — Thorough washing in clean water
• ☀️ Raised-Bed Drying — Careful drying on raised beds

This meticulous processing creates a Gesha with exceptional clarity and floral intensity.

THE CUP

A Gesha that expresses both legacy and intention from one of El Morito's most established farms. Jasmine, raisin, white tea, and melon with exceptional clarity and balance. Faustino's decades of experience paired with genuine openness to innovation shine through in this refined and expressive cup.

Flavour Notes

• 🌸 Jasmine
• 🍇 Raisin
• 🍵 White Tea
• 🍈 Melon

What is the roast recency?

We recommend brewing with beans that are at least two weeks off roast. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12 - should we have any left in stock!). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.