Peru Silvino Sanchez Abad, Geisha - Washed (X-grade)

Tastes Like: Passionfruit, Watermelon, Toffee
Special Release (200g bag volume)

Producer: Silvino Sanchez Abad
Farm: Finca Las Palmas
Region: Cajamarca
Municipality: San Ignacio
Harvested: May-October
Variety: Geisha
Altitude: 1915 MASL
Process: Washed

About Silvino and his family:

"Since I started my journey in the coffee world in 2019, I have felt a deep motivation to
significant progress. I have optimized my processing, starting with a cherry fermentation produce specialty coffees. Over the years, and with the help of Peca, I have made that lasts for 24 hours. Once the coffee is pulped, it undergoes a second fermentation ni improved practices that have elevated the quality of my production. I now conduct three sealed plastic bags that lasts for 36 hours. Additionally, I have implemented new and fertilisations per year, which has transformed not only my work but also my family's life. 

I am the third generation of coffee producers; since I can remember, I have been involved in this exciting world. After finishing high school, my father gave me half a hectare of land, where in 2018 I planted 2,000 caturra plants. Thanks to sales in 2021, I was able to buy another hectare from a neighbour, where I planted geisha, thus diversifying my production.

At home, my wife Rosa plays a crucial role. She takes care of preparing our meals and supervising the drying of the coffee, as well as helping me during the harvest. I handle the cultural tasks, from fertilization to harvesting, together we also grow bananas, cassava and bituca for our consumption, which allows us ot be more self-sufficient, especially during harvest time when we have many workers to feed. 

The biggest challenge I face is ensuring that all our coffee production is special. Every day while I am at home supporting my wife and taking care of our three-year-old daughter, I am aware that she also needs my attention and support, both at home and on the farm. By producing coffee, I have managed not only ot improve our quality of life but also to educate my daughter, a dream I have always had."