XLII - Palestina Washed Gesha - Cajamaca, Peru - 100g

XLII is based out of Da Nang, Vietnam and is known for really high quality ultralight roasts. They are defiantly the lightest roaster in the country and are one of the lightest roasters in the world! They have been on our radar for a long time (since I lived in Vietnam back in 2019!) and I'm super excited to work with them!

Roast Profile: Their coffees are ultralight roasts and are roasted on a Giesen (which only a few UL roasters use). These are really light! Comparable to September's UL roast. Minimum 45 days of rest! They are also not super soluble, so a finer grind and hotter temp tends to work well with their coffees! If you want more in depth info, they provide roast profiles (as well as water recs and other info) for each of their coffees. Check out their site here

As a side note, the 100g bags are exclusive to us! They usually only offer 250g bags. I ran a poll on IG to ask about bag sizing preferences when available and people overwhelmingly voted for 100g bags when available. 

Finca La Palestina is located in the San José del Alto District in Jaen, Cajamarca, Peru. It’s a family-owned enterprise with a rich legacy spanning half a century.

This farm not only produces exceptional specialty coffees but also serves as a beacon of sustainable agriculture and innovation in the Peruvian coffee industry.

H & S' recent SL9 came from this farm and was one of my favorite coffees this year, so I'm excited for this one!

Tasting Notes: Jasmine, matcha, kiwi