This washed coffee originates from Las Pirias in the Chirinos region of Peru, grown at 1800–2000 meters altitude. It is produced by Eli Espinoza on a small 4-hectare plantation cultivated with Geisha variety. The coffee features a complex cup profile with candied orange, floral, bergamot, chocolate, and spicy notes with a silky texture. Processing includes fermentation in bags, pulping, and 10-14 days of sun drying on beds.
Felix Teiretzbacher founded kaffeelix in 2012, initially to supply his own café before specializing completely in roasting. His approach is to roast coffees relatively light, a method that highlights the unique characteristics of a bean's origin and processing rather than masking them with roasted notes. This dedication has paid off, with Felix winning the World Coffee Roasting Championship in 2022.
