Awards: Cup of Excellence #2
Score: 91.02
Notes: Floral, rose tea, silky, tropical fruit & complex acidity
Farm: Don Cayito Estate
Producer: Luis Ricardo, Calderon Madrigal
Varietal: Geisha
Process: Washed
About:
Don Cayito was named in honor of great grandfather Ricardo Calderon, better known as Cayito Brenes. Last year was a very special year for the Madrigal family, not only did they win 1st place at the prestigious Cup of Excellence (COE) competition, but they also broke records for the highest price ever received at auction in the history of COE...a staggering $300 per lb!
We are very lucky and extremely proud to present you the very same award winning Geisha from the same farm, this year it took 2nd place at COE and was described by the jury as a "high impact coffee with a a complex acidity, transparent, big tropical fruits, passionfruit, rose tea and jasmine! Winning competitions back to back like this just goes to show the level of detail and commitment to quality. No stranger to competition they also won 1st place in COE back in 2011 and have been using their winnings to help build houses for family in their community.
How to drink: Just like you wouldn't add soda your best whiskey, this amazing coffee is meant to be drank black with no sugar or cream.
Roasting days: Proud Mary roast Monday-Friday during normal business hours. To ensure freshness of coffee, best to order early in the week as postal services and couriers do not operate on weekends.
Orders: placed by 8.30am PST will be roasted and dispatched the same day. If you are ordering on a Friday, and order after 8.30am then your coffee will be roasted the following business day - Monday.
