Brillante - Bright - Genetic Diversity Specialty - Geisha

Brillante is a Café de Palo, and it means: “Bright.” It refers to bright notes found in some coffees. In coffee terminology, brightness refers to citrus notes found in the aroma and flavor profile of some coffees. The profile of the coffee depends mainly on two factors: 1) the terroir such as the shade trees around the coffee plant, and 2) the bean genetic variety itself which determines the coffee's unique characteristics.

This coffee is a Geisha, a variety of coffee tree that originated in the Gori Gesha forest, Ethiopia, though it is now grown in several other nations in Africa, Asia, and the Americas. It is widely known for its unique flavor profile of floral and sweet notes, its high selling price, and its exclusivity as its demand has increased over the years. Geisha is associated with extremely high cup quality when the plants are managed well at high altitude, and is known for its delicate floral, jasmine, and peach-like aromas.

This coffee is grown in Finca La esperanza, in Huehuetenango, Guatemala in a cool climate at an altitude of more than 5,500 fasl, mountain range terrain, fertile volcanic soil rich in minerals such as iron, carbono, and calcium, and a diverse vegetation rich in oak and pine trees. In this terroir, this coffee embraces the tropical climate, soaking up the abundant sunshine in an optimum elevation range of more than 5500 fasl. The beans harvested from these regions exude a robust and full-bodied character with delicate acidity notes.