{"product_id":"r-benjamin-paz-4x-gesha","title":"Benjamin Paz 4x - Gesha","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMEET THE PRODUCER |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenjamin Paz is a cornerstone of Honduran specialty coffee, and we’re not just saying that because he’s a personal friend. A third generation producer with deep roots in both coffee production and exporting, Benjamin began working with the exporting venture, San Vicente, in 2008 and began growing his own coffee four years later. Since those first trees were planted, Benjamin has won the Honduras Cup of Excellence multiple times, including in 2024, when our director and head roaster had the tremendous privilege of celebrating with him in person. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAway from the cupping table, Ben is an advocate for both environmental stewardship and economic opportunity. On his own farms, he has championed sustainable farming practices and forest conservation initiatives for years. Additionally, through his work with San Vicente, Ben pours a great deal of energy into connecting other local producers to reputable specialty roasters, helping to ensure fair prices for the farmers in his beloved Santa Barbara region.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTRUST THE PROCESS |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis lot underwent a very special proprietary process named 4X Washed. Each “X” represents a unique fermentation step: first, after being picked at peak ripeness, the coffee ferments in whole cherry for 48 hours before it is de-pulped. Next, it is left to ferment in mucilage for an additional 24 hours. The coffee is then submerged in water for an additional 24 hours of fermentation. These first three rounds of fermentation take place in an anaerobic environment inside plastic barrels, but the fourth and final round of fermentation is dry and oxygenated, lasting (you guessed it!) 24 hours. After all of this, the coffee is finally washed clean and spread out to dry on raised beds. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTAKE A SIP | \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen hot, this coffee bursts with floral and citrus notes. One of the more floral coffees we’ve tasted from Honduras, a lavender note greets you on the aroma, melding with the subtle bergamot of an early grey tea. Upon tasting, the bergamot transitions to complex citrus, accented by a hint of orange zest. Yellow plum and dried mango round out the profile with depth and sweetness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen warm, sweetness and acidity grow louder. Citrus remains with a mandarin note, while tropical fruits step forward to center stage. Florality gives way to lychee, as citrus modulates into pineapple. Our sweet yellow plum shifts into cherry, and brown sugar structures the drinking experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhen cool, acidity continues to amplify. Tropical fruit persists, with mango making a return in the form of mango nectar. Bergamot comes back in its fresh form. Florals linger in a soft form, and lychee transforms into watermelon. The finish becomes pleasantly dry, reminiscent of oolong tea.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEl Cedral, Santa Barbara, Honduras\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProducer |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBenjamin Paz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFarm |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLa Salsa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcess |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4X Washed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVariety |\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGesha\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-cf045808-7fff-1611-30b0-de8afa530d29\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1600 MASL\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"100g","offer_id":51402975281465,"sku":"BWSO-BeP-4G10","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2988\/2574\/files\/BenPaz4XGesha_onlinecard_4x_0652ee8f-7836-469f-a09c-7d75c4aabc38.png?v=1764705209","url":"https:\/\/www.blackwhiteroasters.mom\/products\/r-benjamin-paz-4x-gesha","provider":"Black \u0026 White Coffee Roasters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}