La Encantada Geisha Emperador Washed
- Acidity
- 7.8
- Aroma
- 2.9
- Flavor
- 6.3
- Sweetness
- 5.5
- Mouthfeel
- 2.7
- Country
- Honduras
- Region
- San José, La Paz
- Farm
- La Encantada
- Variety
- Geisha Emperador
- Process
- Washed
- Altitude
- 1500 m
- Harvest
- —
- Lot size
- 92.09 kg
- Moisture
- —
- Density
- —
- TUS uniformity
- 72%
Cupped by our partner IHCAFE
Cupping verifies, it doesn’t define. The engine’s chemistry-based prediction stands on its own; IHCAFE’s cupping confirms it at the table.
La Encantada Geisha Emperador Washed leads with acidity and flavor for a pronounced, expressive profile. Expect a quieter mouthfeel presence.
María Tránsito Argueta Torres farms La Encantada at 1500 m in San José, La Paz, Honduras.
NIR-derived indices · EGGSTONE engine
Predicted sensory axes · 0–10
Acid load sits near the comparison, giving enough lift without dominating.
Average aromatic feedstock, with room to lift florals through Maillard control.
Flavor complexity tracks the comparison.
Sweetness feedstock sits near the comparison.
Medium weight, versatile across brew methods.
Predicted by the uncrack engine from this lot’s NIR chemistry · v2 tier model · probabilities sum to 100%
Bean-to-bean, from 96 readings (3 scans × 32) · higher = more uniform
Roasting directions from this lot's chemistry · percentiles against this auction
- 01Vibrant citrus acidity: citric acid
Abundant citric acid points toward bright, lively citrus-like acidity. Aim to preserve the acid profile.
Data rationale Citric acid 80th percentile · Acidity potential 75th percentile
- 02Sweetness brings balance: glucose and monosaccharides
Clean, bright sweetness associated with glucose and deeper sweetness associated with monosaccharides help balance the acidity.
Data rationale Glucose 82nd percentile · Monosaccharides 83rd percentile
- 03Fruit and malt complexity: diterpenes
Abundant diterpenes point toward greater complexity in flavor and texture.
Data rationale Diterpenes 79th percentile
- 04Clarity and a clean finish
Low lipids and polysaccharides suggest a clear, clean cup, while low caffeine supports a clean finish. Put flavor and acidity at the forefront to bring out this lot's appeal.
Data rationale Lipids 20th percentile · Caffeine 22nd percentile
Percentiles rank this lot against the other lots in this auction; Taste Potential values are percentile rankings, not cupping scores. These are directions suggested by the data. Design and validate the actual profile on your roaster, for your target cup.