Lorenzo Arbildo Ubillus [Geisha]

Producer: Lorenzo Arbildo Ubillus

Farm: Finca La Naranja

Country: Peru

Region: Chirinos, Cajamarca

Altitude: 1900 m a.s.l.

Variety: Geisha

Process: Washed

Geisha (Gesha)

Geisha is one of the most distinctive coffee varieties, prized for its aromatics, clarity, and elegant structure. The importer notes that there are two primary genetic strains commonly referenced, from 1931 and 1956, both derived from Ethiopian landrace variety collected by the British in the 1930s. That background helps explain why Geisha is so often associated with expressive florals, fine acidity, and a more transparent cup profile.

At Finca La Naranja, that variety character meets the high elevation of Chirinos, Cajamarca, around 1900 m a.s.l. In this lot, Gesha shows up as perfumey apple blossom, vanilla sweetness, and a sparkling, delicate finish. It is a profile that feels refined with clarity and elegance.

Washed Process

This lot is washed, with cherries selectively harvested and fermented in GrainPro bags during processing. That controlled approach supports a clean, precise cup and helps preserve the coffee’s floral notes and delicate sweetness.

For washed coffees in Peru, the broader method typically involves depulping the coffee close to harvest, fermenting it to break down the mucilage, washing it clean, and then drying it carefully. The importer notes that fermentation in Peru often runs around 12 to 18 hours, sometimes longer at cooler, higher elevations, while drying methods can vary from patios and raised beds to parabolic or mechanical drying. In the cup, that style of processing tends to bring more clarity, vibrant acidity, and a more transparent expression of both variety and place.