{"product_id":"apollons-gold-la-palestina-bourbon-gesha-washed-peru","title":"Apollon's Gold - La Palestina, Bourbon\/Gesha, Washed | Peru","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePeru — Alarcón Family La Palestina Bourbon \u0026amp; Geisha (Washed)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍊 Grapefruit • 🌸 Jasmine • 🍈 Honeydew\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Alarcón Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e La Palestina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cajamarca, Peru\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bourbon and Geisha (Field Blend)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1790–1850 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDegassing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30–50 days post roast\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe are excited to bring this gem from Cajamarca, our long time favourite terroir in Peru. This is exact the type of coffee we love, we look for in a Peruvian coffee: a high grown field blend mainly featuring local Bourbon varietal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhilst Bourbon variety is known as something \"classic\" with less vibrancy and delicate mouthfeel, some Peruvian Bourbon offer incredible brightness with Geisha-like florals. This is the very best type of those coffees with incredibly vibrant florals, whilst majority of the beans in the lot are Bourbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Alarcón Family farms La Palestina between 1790 and 1850 metres above sea level in Cajamarca, Peru's long-established specialty coffee region. Their field blend approach, combining traditional Bourbon with Geisha, creates a distinctive profile that showcases the best characteristics of both varieties whilst expressing the exceptional terroir of high-altitude Cajamarca.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Washed process at La Palestina involves:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eCherry Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e — Careful picking at peak ripeness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong\u003eDe-Pulping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mechanical removal of skin and mucilage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e💧 \u003cstrong\u003eFermentation\u003c\/strong\u003e — Controlled wet fermentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🚿 \u003cstrong\u003eWashing\u003c\/strong\u003e — Thorough washing in clean water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eDrying\u003c\/strong\u003e — Careful drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🏔️ \u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Altitude Processing\u003c\/strong\u003e — 1790–1850 MASL\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis clean washed process preserves the vibrant florals and bright acidity characteristic of high-altitude Peruvian coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eBright grapefruit, vibrant jasmine florals, some passionfruit vibes and delicate honeydew sweetness. This is the very best type of Peruvian Bourbon with incredibly vibrant florals, whilst majority of the beans in the lot are Bourbon. A gem from Cajamarca showcasing the type of coffee we love in a Peruvian coffee: a high grown field blend mainly featuring local Bourbon varietal with Geisha-like characteristics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍊 \u003cstrong\u003eGrapefruit\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🌸 \u003cstrong\u003eJasmine\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍈 \u003cstrong\u003eHoneydew\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the roast recency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing with beans that are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eat least two weeks off roast\u003c\/span\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 'Filter' or 'Espresso' Roast mean?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTypically filter is roasted lighter than espresso, though this is not always the case. Several factors play into what brands a Manhattan coffee as 'filter' or 'espresso', which includes the roast profile - i.e. \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e the beans are roasted, not just how developed a roast it is. It doesn't preclude you from using the beans for espresso though!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Apollon's Gold","offers":[{"title":"April 30th \/ 250g","offer_id":57577895985526,"sku":"APOLLON-PALESTINA-W-BOUR\/GESH-APR30","price":22.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/la_palestina_f60082cb-008f-46d0-b8cb-c4e5e8340c7a.webp?v=1774785239","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/products\/apollons-gold-la-palestina-bourbon-gesha-washed-peru","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}