Gesha Peru Cajamarca Panamanian T2722 Washed [Berg Wu Selection] | 250g

Berg Wu from Taiwan won the World Barista Championship held in Dublin, Ireland in 2016. Since his victory, he has continued to research and deepen his passion within the coffee industry, gradually expanding his reach to coffee origins around the world.

Berg Wu lifting the championship trophy at the 2016 World Barista Championship.

Gesha is a demanding variety — low-yielding, sensitive, particular about its environment and altitude. Growing it is already a challenge, but coaxing out its truest flavor expression is even harder. Yet the Cajamarca region of Peru manages to do exactly that.

In 2025, Berg Wu selected a Gesha grown in Peru for his collection. This lot is processed using a fully traditional washed method, promising a flavor profile of exceptional purity.

ABOUT THE GESHA PANAMA T2722 VARIETY GROWN IN PERU

Gesha originates from the wild forests of the Bench Maji region of Ethiopia, where it was first discovered in the 1930s. Its journey took it through agricultural research centers and eventually to Panama, where Hacienda La Esmeralda elevated Gesha to worldwide fame.

The variety was sent to the Lyamungu research station in Tanzania and then transported to Central America in 1953. The Tropical Agricultural Research and Higher Education Center CATIE in Costa Rica catalogued this purebred Gesha under the code T2722 to distinguish it from other varieties sharing the same name but differing in genetic structure.

In the 1960s, T2722 was recognized for its resistance to coffee leaf rust. However, due to its brittle branches and low yield, it was not favored by farmers and never widely cultivated. It wasn’t until 2005, when the Peterson family in Boquete, Panama entered this coffee in the “Best of Panama” auction, that Gesha T2722 became truly famous. It received exceptional acclaim and broke the green coffee auction record at the time.

The purebred T2722 Panama Geisha is highly acclaimed and broke the green coffee auction record at “Best of Panama.”

FLAVOR PROFILE OF PERU CAJAMARCA PANAMANIAN GESHA WASHED

Brewed as a pour over and enjoyed at around 45–65°C: the Peru Gesha offers a richly layered experience — jasmine, orange peel, and grapefruit tea all present at once. Body is pleasantly moderate.

As the cup cools below 40°C, the citrus notes of lemon and orange become noticeably more prominent, and the aroma lingers beautifully in the mouth long after each sip.

Importantly, at any temperature, the Peru Gesha maintains a consistently clean and clear character.

Tasting Note: Jasmine, Bergamot, Lemon peel, Grapefruit tea, Peach

GESHA PERU GREEN BEANS

Slightly elongated beans, pale green with a light silverskin still clinging.

GESHA PERU ROASTED BEANS

Light roast, even coloring, and moderate expansion.

ICUP’S ROASTED GESHA PERU CAJAMARCA PANAMANIAN DETAILS

• Roast level: Light
• Best suited for: Pour over, Aeropress
• Rest before use: Approximately 10–15 days from roast date.
• Best enjoyed within: 3 months unopened and 1 month from first opening. If not using right away, the beans can be stored in the freezer (freezing can extend freshness up to 1 year — beans can be ground directly from frozen without thawing).
• It is recommended to open the bag one day before use to release gas and pressure, then reseal — this allows the flavors to open up and become more rounded.
• Whole bean. If you’d like it ground, please let iCup know which brewing equipment you use so we can select the appropriate grind size. We encourage customers to own a grinder and grind fresh for each brew.
• Bag weight: 250g
• Roasted by: iCup Roaster

PERU CAJAMARCA PANAMANIAN T2722 GESHA WASHED BERG WU SELECTION INFORMATION

• Region: Cajamarca
• Processing station: —
• Altitude: 1,800–1,900 masl
• Variety: Gesha T2722
• Processing method: Fully Washed
• Moisture: ~10%

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