Guatemala | Finca El Injerto | Competition Lot 2018 Geisha El-06-01

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Guatemala El Injerto Estate Auction Lot 2018 Geisha El-06-01

Coffee Bean Region: Huehuetenango

Estate Founded: 1874

Estate Size: 720 hectares

Planting Area: 245 hectares

Annual Rainfall: Approximately 1,500 millimeters

Average Temperature: Approximately 13-26°C

Planting Altitude: 1,810 meters

Coffee Variety: Geisha

Grading Standard: SHB

Soil Type: Clay loam

Coffee Processing Method: Washed method

Harvesting Method: Manual harvesting

Certifications: Rainforest Alliance, Zero carbon footprint

Harvest Year: 2018

Awards and Recognition

2004: Second Place, Best Coffee of the Year by Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA)

2015, 2013, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008: First Place, Cup Of Excellence

2017, 2014: Second Place, Cup Of Excellence

2016: Third Place, Cup Of Excellence

2018 Guatemala El Injerto Estate EI06-01: Legendary Gesha

A renowned century-old coffee estate on par with Hacienda La Esmeralda! This Geisha variety also originates from La Esmeralda.

The variety was brought directly by the estate owner, Aguirre Sr., from the famous Hacienda La Esmeralda in Panama. Due to this historical connection, it is also known as Legendary Geisha.

The estate is situated in the stunning coffee region of Huehuetenango, featuring steep peaks and narrow valleys. It receives warm air currents from the neighboring lowland valleys of Mexico. This warm air heats the mountainsides, allowing coffee to grow at such high altitudes, which would typically be impossible at this northern latitude. El Injerto Estate has rapidly become a world legend for its coffee quality, winning numerous awards in Cup Of Excellence competitions, far more than any other estate worldwide.

They focus on every detail of the entire process, including coffee fruit flotation, fermentation, soaking, drying, proper storage, and their own processing facilities.

El Injerto Estate has always been a pioneer in specialty coffee in Central America. Approximately 50 years ago, it was one of the first estates to focus on single varieties and vertically integrated production of high-quality coffee. El Injerto Estate covers a total area of 720 hectares, mostly situated between 1,500 to 2,000 meters above sea level, growing coffee, fruits, basic food crops, and ornamental plants. The remaining hectares are preserved as thousand-year-old virgin forest, which gives the estate a special temperature and provides access to clean water directly from mountain springs. Additionally, this area creates a perfect habitat for wildlife, with the intention that coffee cultivation exists within an ecosystem that protects our natural environment. This batch was processed using the washed method, fully fermented in water for 24 hours, and finally dried on African raised beds.

Cupping Notes

Dry Aroma: Citrus, lemon, honey, floral notes, honey peach

Wet Aroma: Guava, lavender, bergamot, eucalyptus

Taste: Lemon and oolong tea notes, perfect combination of citrus and stone fruit flavors bringing sweetness, with a unique and memorable aftertaste.

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