David Flores (El Morito)

Description

Tastes Like: Green Plum, Ylang Ylang Flowers, Cara Cara

Origin: Finca El Morito, Cajamarca, Peru

Variety: Gesha

Producer: David Flores

Elevation: 1,700-1,900 masl

Process: Washed

Farm and Producer

David Flores founded El Morito in Jaén, northern Peru, in 2020 after studying agronomy. The business initially handled his family's coffee, then expanded to work with other growers as its export relationships developed.

El Morito's washed Gesha program draws on the highlands of Cajamarca, including Cutervo and San Ignacio. This selection is listed from 1,700–1,900 meters.

Variety

Gesha, also spelled Geisha, is an Arabica variety with Ethiopian origins. It is valued for high cup-quality potential and floral aromatics, especially under suitable high-elevation growing conditions. Its expression also depends on cultivation, processing, and roasting.

Processing

In washed processing, the fruit pulp and remaining mucilage are removed before the coffee is dried. This approach often emphasizes a defined structure and separation of flavors, while fermentation and drying choices still influence the result.

Text from Hydrangea Coffee Roasters' listing.