{"product_id":"guatemala-fredy-orantes-buena-vista-gesha","title":"Guatemala - Fredy Orantes' Buena Vista Gesha","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe're growing to love the profile of the naturals that come from Fredy Orantes' farm. This Gesha is surprisingly good for Guatemala - whilst it's not on the more floral end of the cultivar expression, it's suuuuper sweet and fruity and absolutely hitting the mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c!--split--\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBrew Guide:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest Brewed with: Filter\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLightest Roaster Influence: A bit more on the process-forward side of the trad natty spectrum, we're being careful with the heat application to prevent any tipping defect. A very light roast - we're trying to avoid the heaviest process notes and preserve peak aromatic complexity\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBest Rested: 4+ weeks\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFilter: 64g\/L, 92°C when fresh; 89°C when rested\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEspresso: 18g\/50g\/18-22s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe're tasting: Big purple fruit notes on the aromatics - we're getting turkish delight, grape and cherry gummy sweets. In the cup it's definitely process forward - we're finding strawberry daiquiri, cocoa butter, mixed tropical juice, with a syrupy body. As it cools becoming a little bit more open - we're finding super sweet notes of mixed jelly beans, watermelon, and a slightly herbal florality akin to mosiac hops.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTraceability\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; table-layout: fixed;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 47.4729%; white-space: nowrap; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 52.1661%; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGuatemala\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 47.4729%; white-space: nowrap; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eRegion:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 52.1661%; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSanta Rosa, Fraijanes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 47.4729%; white-space: nowrap; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eProducer:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 52.1661%; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFredy Orantes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 47.4729%; white-space: nowrap; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eFarm:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 52.1661%; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuena Vista\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 47.4729%; white-space: nowrap; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eVariety:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 52.1661%; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGesha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 47.4729%; white-space: nowrap; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eElevation:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 52.1661%; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1900 MASL\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 47.4729%; white-space: nowrap; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eProcess:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 52.1661%; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional Natural: Only ripe red cherries are selected and, after picking, soaked in water to remove dust and floaters (immature or malformed beans), lowering the microbial count and homogenising cherry temperature. Cherries are then placed on raised beds to dry; in this cooler, cloudier season drying was managed over 25 to 30 days, with cherries laid out at 10 AM and collected each afternoon at 2 PM to concentrate drying in the warmest part of the day, and turned frequently throughout for even moisture loss. Dried pods are then milled at the dry mill in Fraijanes, sorted, and prepared for export.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 47.4729%; white-space: nowrap; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eImport Partner:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 52.1661%; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimavera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #000;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 47.4729%; white-space: nowrap; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\n\u003ch5 style=\"margin: 0;\"\u003eHarvest:\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding-top: 10px; padding-right: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; border-image: initial; vertical-align: middle; width: 52.1661%; border: medium none currentcolor;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrop 25\/26 - Arrived UK: 04\/06\/26. Second season buying from Fredy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eThe Story\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFredy Orantes and his 7-hectare Finca Buena Vista have consistently been a jewel in the Primavera offer for Guatemala, delivering exceptional quality year after year across multiple varieties and processing methods. Located at 1900 MASL in the Fraijanes region, the farm sits at relatively high elevation for the area, which proves ideal for cultivating the more demanding varieties that Orantes specialises in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFraijanes presents a different microclimate compared to Guatemala's other renowned regions - it's notably warmer than the cooler highlands of Huehuetenango, with volcanic soils deposited by nearby Volcán Pacaya providing mineral-rich growing conditions. Whilst the region can be more prone to drought conditions, this characteristic actually creates perfect circumstances for processing naturals and honey process lots, where extended drying periods and abundant sunshine become advantages rather than obstacles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrantes has capitalised on these conditions by focusing on rare cultivars alongside traditional varieties. His plantings include Gesha and Pacamara - both varieties that thrive at altitude and reward careful cultivation - grown alongside Yellow Catuaí. The quality achieved across all three varieties demonstrates both the farm's potential and Orantes' technical expertise in variety-specific cultivation techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe operation maintains a particular focus on biodiversity and environmental sustainability, employing shade-growing systems and prioritising soil health through organic composting programmes. This unfenced approach allows natural wildlife corridors to remain intact whilst supporting ecosystem balance across the property. Such practices contribute not only to environmental stewardship but also to the complex flavour development that characterises exceptional specialty coffee - more and more we see producers start to talk about the importance of soil health in the future of Speciality coffee, something that Primavera is focusing on with their bio-char project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving tried Fredy's coffees over many years (both as green samples and from other roasters), the consistency of quality has been remarkable - these have been consistent bangers year on year.  Guatemalan grown Gesha can often struggle with the hot \u0026amp; dry climate, but the shade production and higher altitude of Fredy's farm - as well as his focus on soil health and biodiversity has left a remarkably good expression of the variety.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Scenery Coffee","offers":[{"title":"100g Wholebean","offer_id":57255255310716,"sku":"BVGSH100","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"200g Wholebean","offer_id":57255255343484,"sku":"BVGSH200","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"500g Wholebean","offer_id":57255255376252,"sku":"BVGSH500","price":66.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/1961\/7334\/files\/guatemala_fredy_orantes_buena_vista_gesha_shopify.png?v=1786945594","url":"https:\/\/scenery.coffee\/products\/guatemala-fredy-orantes-buena-vista-gesha","provider":"Scenery Coffee","version":"1.0","type":"link"}