Julio Melendez - Gesha - Guatemala
Cafés MudaAbout This Coffee
A washed Gesha from Julio Melendez's farm El Zapote in Guatemala, with a view of the Acatenango volcano. The Gesha variety originates from Ethiopia and was rediscovered in Panama in 2005; it is prized for its expressive, floral, and fruity cup profile. This lot reached the finals of the Cup of Excellence Guatemala in 2018 and scored 88/100. The light filter roast highlights the variety's floral characteristics. Tasting notes include mandarin, flowers, and honey.
Origin
Guatemala
Flavor Notes
Honey, Mandarin, Flower
Roast Level
Light
Processing
Washed
Typology
ArabicaMaragesha
CM
Cafés Muda
Muda is a micro specialty roastery led by Dajo Aertssen, a decorated cup tasting champion who brings deep sensory expertise to small batch roasting. They rotate roughly fifteen coffees at a time, often single origin, and prefer roast profiles that work for both espresso and filter so customers can brew whichever way they prefer. Sourcing emphasizes transparency and quality from Colombia, Rwanda, Ethiopia and El Salvador among others, and their reputation in the French specialty community makes their beans a destination buy for visiting coffee fans.