Cup of Excellence Variety | #1 Nicaragua, #1 El Salvador, #1 Guatemala (12 cups)

NICARAGUA #1: Los Alpes’ natural Geisha captured first place in the Presidential category of the Cup of Excellence for the second year running, scoring 91.10. It opens with bright tropical fruit and honeyed notes, unfolds into juicy stone fruit and delicate florals, and finishes with soft chocolate and lingering sweetness. Silky and vibrant, it reflects Olman Valladarez’s research-driven care and multi-generational passion.

EL SALVADOR #1: Finca Los Morales earned first-place recognition with a natural Geisha scoring 91.80. The cup begins with orange blossom and tropical fruit, brightens with ripe peach and melon, and closes with florals and gentle chocolate. Smooth, complex, and refined, it embodies Henri Morales’ dedication to honoring his father’s dream while producing world-class coffee.

GUATEMALA #1: Bella Vista’s natural Geisha, scoring 90.20, reflects generations of family devotion. It opens with soft honey and stone fruit, brightens with floral and citrus layers, and finishes with silky chocolate and guava sweetness. Elegant and balanced, the cup tells the story of fertile land, thriving forests, and decades of care from the Castillo Villatoro family.