Following the release of Number 018 by Gustavo Acevedo, A.M.O.C. is thrilled to welcome back the Acevedo family to their lineup with a fresh crop. They are introducing a washed Gesha coffee, brought to you by Gustavo’s daughter, Daisy, and Freddy’s exciting new project, El Encanto. This enchanting coffee venture is nestled in the picturesque Quindio region, offering an exceptional coffee experience. This coffee lot from Daisy Acevedo has an intriguing backstory. Daisy, the daughter of Gustavo Acevedo, from whom A.M.O.C. previously sourced coffee, hails from the coffee-growing region near La Celia in Risaralda. A few years ago, Daisy and her husband Freddy returned from living in Panama with tales of the Geisha varietal. They planted these seeds on Gustavo’s farm and after three years, the coffee plants were ready for a small harvest. Gustavo, initially skeptical, sold the coffee discreetly to the local cooperative. It was evident that he had something extraordinary when two coffee buyers from La Cabra arrived in La Celia in pursuit of the source of that unique lot. In November 2019, A.M.O.C., in collaboration with Herbert and Ana of LaREB, established contact with Gustavo, Daisy, and Freddy. After extensive discussions with LaREB, they are now confident that their trees are indeed the original Geisha varietal. This lot of washed Geisha marks A.M.O.C.'s initial purchase from Daisy and El Encanto. The seeds for this plot were sourced from Gustavo’s Geisha plot in La Celia. The lot originates from Daisy and Freddy’s exciting new project, El Encanto, located near Filandia in the Quindio region—a breathtaking and verdant area. Daisy is deeply committed to preserving the diverse native flora found on the farm. The coffee is grown under the shade of rare native trees on only a small portion of the land. Daisy and Freddy have invested in Penagos processing equipment, affording them significant control over the process, a level of precision typically associated with coffee production in Costa Rica or Brazil. They are also in the process of establishing a small cupping lab adjacent to their house, bringing quality control closer to their daily work on the farm. It’s a truly ambitious project, and one that we believe holds immense potential.