Elías Antonio

From Cuzco, in the province of Inkawasi, Elías Antonio Cruz Huaman brings us this experimental Anaerobic - Geisha. 
 
Altitude: 2350 masl
Farm: Jorsel
Location: Inkawasi - Cusco, Peru. (Amaypata)
 
Fragrance & Flavor:
A highly complex, sweet, and fermented profile, with notes of whisky, jasmine, and strawberry, complemented by a rich raisin base reminiscent of sweet baked goods.
 
Aftertaste:
Long-lasting with a sweet, whisky-like finish.
 
Body:
A vibrant very silky body. 
 
Acidity:
Bright and strong citric acidity, enhancing vibrancy.
 
Meet Elías: Award-Winning Coffee Producer
 
Elías (52), from Amaypata-Incawasi, Cusco, is a second-generation coffee farmer with 15 years of experience. Originally from Ccuyura-Vilcabamba, he moved to Amaypata at 30 and started his own farm.
 
Before coffee farming, Elías was a school sports teacher and later and agricultual techer for the local community. 
 
On his ¾ hectare finca, Elías grows Criollo, Catimor, and Geisha Rojo varieties, producing 17 sacks (782 kg) of coffee annually, with 3 sacks of Geisha. He works closely with his wife and daughters, handling all aspects of the farm.
 
In 2024, Elías entered the first-ever Incawasi Coffee Competition and ranked in the top 20 out of 40+ participants. His coffee was so good, we purchased as much as we could.
 
Elías plans to build his own drying station by 2025, as he currently relies on a communal facility. Despite his strong processing knowledge, he needs funding to purchase wood and GrainPro bags to create his own drying beds and improve his fermentation process.
 
Elías’s farm is part of the Incawasi region, known for producing some of the best coffees in Peru. While many producers in the area miss the Cup of Excellence due to harvest timing, it’s an ideal location for fantastic nano lots.