Subtext Coffee Roasters

Fredy Orantes, Guatemala Natural Gesha

Fredy Orantes grows this Geisha on his seven-hectare Finca Buena Vista in Fraijanes, Guatemala, at 1,870 masl in mineral-rich volcanic soils near Pacaya. The natural process allows the variety's characteristic floral and stone fruit notes to develop fully—Geisha demands elevation to express its jasmine-forward cup profile, and Fraijanes's high altitude, generous rainfall, and dry-season sunshine provide ideal conditions. This is a sought-after variety that commands premium prices, and Orantes's meticulous approach to micro-lot separation by variety justifies the investment. Subtext's 86-point cupping score confirms the coffee's quality.