SAN JOSE - DRY GESHA

by Dawn Patrol Coffee

FLORALS, LEMONADE + BROWN SUGAR I N F O R M A T I O N Producer: Erwin MierischCountry: NicaraguaRegion: JinotegaAltitude: 1250-1400 MASLProcess: Dry FermentationVariety: Gesha   ERWIN MIERISCHSan Jose was purchased by Erwin Mierisch in 2003 after a soil analysis revealed its untapped potential. With ideal pH levels and high altitude, the farm supports a wide range of coffee varieties, including Gesha, Pacamara, and Caturra. It now thrives with diverse plantings and shares a wet mil with nearby La Escondida. FERMENTATIONThis Gesha was processed as a full natural, beginning with hand-picked ripe cherries that are floated to remove defects. At Don Esteban mill, the cherries dry on plastic tarps in full sun for four days before being moved to shaded raised beds for 31 days. Once fully dried, the coffee is rested for a month to allow humidity to stabilize and flavour to develop.