Brazil AMA Geisha CM Natural Ruby
Producer: Luiz Paolo Dia Pereira Filho
Farm: Ama Estate
Region: Carmo de Minas
Cupping Score: 86.5
Altitude: 1100 – 1300 m
Varietal: Geisha
Process: CM Natural, Lot 1
Notes: Full body, Sweet, Chocolate, Juicy, Cherry, Raspberry, Plum, Bright, Mango, Strawberry, Cacao nib, Rich, Complex, Passion fruit, Cranberry, Confectionary, Berry compote
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Colombia Regional Cumbia
Producer: Various small producers
Region: Huila, Cauca, Nariño
Cupping Score: 85.5
Altitude: 1300 – 1800m
Varietal: Caturrra / Castillo
Process: Washed
Notes: Sweet, Hazelnut, Medium-full body, Caramel, Red Apple, Orange, Rich, Creamy, Clean, Molasses, Bright acidity
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El Salvador Himalaya Bourbon/Pacas Natural M88
Producer: Mauricio Salaverria
Farm: Finca Himalaya
Region: Apaneca Ataco, Ahuachapan
Cupping Score: 87
Altitude: 1500m
Varietal: Bourbon/Pacas
Process: Natural
Award: COE #6 #7 2015, COE #3 #5 2013
Notes: Sweet, Chocolate, Raspberry, Clean, Balanced, Apricot jam
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El Salvador Los Pirineos Pink Pacamara
Producer: Diego Baraona
Farm: Los Pirineos
Region: Tecapa Chimaneca, Usulutan
Cupping Score: 87
Altitude: 1300 – 1600m
Varietal: Pink Pacamara
Process: Washed, LPEFL10
COE Awards: #2 2019, #6 2018, #11 2017, #5
2012, #17 2011, #8 2008
Notes: Sparkly, Mandarin, Apricot, Juicy, Caramel, Milk Chocolate, Red Apple, Cooled Nicely, Lovely Texture, Toffee, Caramels, Candied Orange
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El Salvador Plan del Hoyo Geisha Natural
Producer: Francisco R.R. de Sola y Susana de Sola Funsten
Region: Apaneca, Ilamatepec
Cupping Score: 87
Altitude: 1750m
Varietal: Geisha
Process: Natural
COE Awards: #8 COE 2023
Notes: Strawberry, chocolate, orange, red cordial, tartaric, cherry, cascara
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Ethiopia Guji Masina G1 Washed
Producer: Various small producers
Region: Adola
Cupping Score: 87
Altitude: 1950 – 2300m
Varietal: Heirloom
Process: Washed
Notes: Sweet, Honey, Stone fruit, Creamy, Mandarin, Clean, Balanced
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Honduras El Laurel Parainema Washed
Producer: Oscar Daniel Ramirez
Farm: El Laurel
Region: Las Delicias, El Paraiso
Cupping Score: 88+
Altitude: 1400m
Varietal: Parainema
Process: Washed
COE Awards: #1 COE 2017
Notes: Chocolate, Juicy, Floral, Blueberry, Lavender, Clean, Black currant, Ruby, Tartaric
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Honduras La Cruz Catuai Natural
Producer: Fredy Diaz
Farm: Finca La Cruz
Region: Payaguare, Ojojona, Francisco Morzán
Cupping Score: 87.25
Altitude: 1650m
Varietal: Catuai
Process: Natural, Lot 2
Notes: Full body, Sweet, Plum, Pineapple, Strawberry, Blueberry, Dark chocolate, Tropical, Rich, Clean, Mulberry, Grape
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Nicaragua Los Altiplanos Java Aerobic Washed
Producer: Ricardo Cuadra
Farm: Datanlí
Region: Jinotega
Cupping Score: 86
Altitude: 1280m
Varietal: Java
Process: Aerobic Washed
Notes: Peach, Orange, Floral, Green tea, Dark chocolate, Balanced, Nectarine, Smooth