PERU FELIPE OKASHA GEISHA
PERU FELIPE OKASHA GEISHA
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Abstract
Abstract
Recipe
Recipe


Sun Beam

The Producer
Set high in La Palma Jaén at 1850 metres above sea level, the Marin family represents a new generation of Peruvian coffee producers grounded in heritage and guided by intention. The project is led by four brothers, Felipe, Joel, Aurelio, and Moises, alongside their father Silvestre whose experience in coffee farming long predates the arrival of specialty coffee in the region. Living locally, the family remains closely involved in every stage of production, working with seasonal pickers during harvest to select cherries at peak ripeness. Their plantings include Catuai Marshel and Geisha, chosen for their suitability to the cool high-altitude climate and their quality potential.
Over the past seven years the family has steadily refined farm layout, varietal selection, and shade management, keeping shade minimal to maximise sun exposure. Processing is shaped by the local microclimate, with cherries rested for around 36 hours before depulping and fermented for a further 36 hours. Drying begins on raised beds and is carefully monitored using moisture meters and thermometers. In 2025 the family installed two mechanical dryers to gently finish parchment to around 11 percent moisture, ensuring consistency during wetter conditions. Fertilisation takes place three times per year, largely organic, supported by regular soil analysis.

