If you're looking for a coffee that perfectly expresses the elegance and complexity of the geisha variety, this beauty from the Mazelab roastery will absolutely captivate you. Guatemala El Socorro Geisha offers a lively citrus acidity, juicy sweetness of stone fruits, and a silky texture that unfolds into a delicate floral aftertaste in the finish. Thanks to its washed processing, its flavor is perfectly clean, precise, and vibrantly fresh.
This coffee comes from the El Socorro farm, located near Palencia in Guatemala. Juan Diego de la Cerda, a third-generation farmer, has been tirelessly working for the past 15 years to improve the quality and innovate in coffee production. His efforts have paid off – El Socorro is one of the most respected Guatemalan farms and has won the Cup of Excellence three times. In 2020, the geisha from this farm took first place, and if you’re drinking coffee from this farm, you can be sure you're enjoying something extraordinary. The coffee grows at an altitude of 1540–1860 m.a.s.l. on fertile land where coffee cultivation, cattle farming, and a vast natural reserve for bird migration and local fauna protection come together. The total farm area is 700 hectares, but only 85 hectares are dedicated to coffee, ensuring maximum control over the quality of the production.
Washed processing with an innovative approach – A unique method at the El Socorro farm involves using hot water after peeling the cherries, which shortens the fermentation time and helps preserve the high density of the beans. The result is a clean, delicately floral, and extremely elegant flavor profile that retains its bright tones even after roasting. The drying takes place directly on the farm and includes a combination of patio (the traditional method of drying coffee, where the beans are spread in a thin layer on concrete or brick surfaces (patios)) drying, shaded drying, and mechanical dryers, which allows for precise control over the entire process.