Peru Hugo Pareja SL9

Tasting notes Mandarin, galia melon & magnolia Region Inkawasi, Cusco Farm Hugo Pareja Altitude 2.200 meter Variety SL9 Process Washed About this coffee Hugo Pareja and his wife, Flor Lopez, a young married couple who are guided by the coffee tradition of Hugo's mother, have made coffee their main livelihood. Hugo has been growing coffee on his own farm since he was 17 years old. Now at 40, he shares this work with his wife and his three children. Initially, they cultivated the Typica variety, but 7 years ago, the cooperative, of which they are members, gave them a new coffee seed that was well known for its quality, but without even sharing the name. After 3 years, they harvested their first coffee cherries. The cooperative gave him the good news that their coffee had a very good cup score, but that it could even get better. They gave them more seeds and training to continue improving their processes. Assistance from the cooperative also included knowledge on how to improve selective picking and monitor fermentation so that they could get the most out of their beans. Over time, Hugo and Flor have become aware of the potential they have in growing this new variety that they now know very well: SL9. They have set up their own nursery of 1000 SL09 seedlings that they hope to plant on another 0.75 hectares in March. It is believed that the original Geisha seeds got cross-pollinated with other varieties from the same area, creating what they have named the “Inca Geisha”, a mutation of the Geisha variety that is unique to this particular environment. Keeping all the stunning flavours of the Geisha but not corresponding 100% genetically with it. Hugo also grows Typica, Bourbon, Caturra, and Catimor. His farm has organic production, using waste from his own farm and also from raising small animals. Biodiversity and shade are important to him as he’s got different tree species on his farm: pisonay, pacae, barbasco, alder, and pines. This washed SL9 lot was fermented for only 9 hours after floating and depulping. The result is a complex cup with flavours of mandarin, galia melon, and magnolia. All our coffees are roasted fresh every week. After your order the coffee will be ready for shipping or pick up after 2 - 3 days. Shipping pick up at roastery: free within Netherlands: € 4,95 -> orders above 50 euro: free shipping EU shipping: from € 8,00 depending on destination, weight and order quantity. We offer all our coffees in beans, because they stay fresh for much longer than pre-ground coffee. If you'd like to have your coffee ground, please indicate in the notes. Import Bean