Nariño is located in southwestern Colombia and is one of the country's most demanding coffee-growing regions. Characterized by rugged, steep terrain and high altitudes, only a small number of highly skilled farmers are able to successfully cultivate coffee here. Most production is carried out through collaboration between smallholder farmers and cooperatives, working together to overcome the challenges of this remarkable landscape. In areas like Buesaco, warm air rises from the canyon at night, creating a protective thermal layer for coffee trees growing on the mountaintops. This allows the trees to absorb solar energy during the day while remaining active at night, promoting flowering and extending the coffee cherry maturation period—key factors in developing complex and high-quality flavors.

Luis Fernando Benavides has been in the coffee industry for over a decade. His farm, Finca Bellavista, is situated near Buesaco in Nariño, where he applies years of experience and dedication to producing exceptional coffee. With a deep understanding of the land and its unique conditions, Luis crafts beans that showcase the full potential of this remarkable region.

This Geisha undergoes a carefully controlled fermentation process designed to amplify its natural citrus and floral characteristics. Whole cherries are first left to oxidize for 24 hours, followed by dry depulping to remove the skin before fermentation begins. The beans then undergo a 72-hour liquid fermentation enriched with sugars, hops, and beer yeast—a nod to brewing traditions that adds layers of complexity. After fermentation, the beans rest on raised beds for 15 days, slowly drying to lock in the developed flavors.