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Johny Lemus cultivates Geisha on his approximately 2-hectare farm in the Chalatenango region, alongside the classic Salvadoran Arabica varieties such as Pacas and Pacamara.
This coffee is processed using the natural method – an innovative technique that is gaining in importance. Johny is convinced that it brings out the full potential of his beans.
The coffee cherries are harvested by hand – fully ripe – and then carefully selected to ensure only the best fruit is processed. They are then spread out on raised beds or patios, where they dry slowly in the sun for several weeks. During this time, the cherries ferment naturally, intensifying their inherent sweetness and balancing it with a vibrant, ripe cherry acidity.
The result is an exceptionally aromatic coffee with a pronounced sweetness, multifaceted fruitiness and a soft, full-bodied character – an authentic taste experience from Chalatenango.
The Chalatenango region, known as the "Valley of Water and Sand," is the coolest and northernmost area of El Salvador. Historically, many of the country's best coffees originate here, thanks to the high quality standards of the local coffee farmers.
