Finca Artemira Double Fermented Washed Marshell by Ebert Hauman Villegas, Peru

Description

Some coffees challenge expectations. This is one of them. When we first tasted this Marshell from Finca Artemira, what stood out was not the variety or the processing. It was the balance. The sweetness felt natural, the florals were beautifully integrated, and the structure carried the coffee from the first sip to a remarkably long finish. It is the kind of coffee that makes you pay attention to what is happening in Peru right now. Produced by Ebert Huaman Villegas and his family in the highlands of Cajamarca, this lot reflects a new generation of producers focused on precision, long-term quality and thoughtful farming. Finca Artemira has become known for its commitment to biodiversity, agroforestry and careful varietal selection, producing coffees that continue to raise expectations of what Peruvian coffee can be. In the cup, we find yellow fruit, sugarcane sweetness and delicate wildflowers. Soft red fruit and a gentle honey-like texture bring depth, while the acidity remains refined and composed. The finish is long, clean and transparent, revealing more complexity as the coffee cools. The coffee is produced from Marshell, a rare variety that traces its roots to the lineage that won Peru’s Cup of Excellence in 2019. While originally valued for its resilience and productivity, producers such as Ebert have shown that Marshell is capable of far more. In the right environment, with the right attention to detail, it can produce coffees with remarkable elegance and complexity. At Finca Artemira, cherries undergo a carefully managed double anaerobic washed process. Whole cherries first ferment in sealed tanks before depulping and a second controlled fermentation stage. The coffee is then washed and dried slowly in solar dryers over several weeks, preserving clarity while building sweetness and structure. The result is a coffee that feels modern without being excessive. Floral, composed and quietly expressive. A coffee that speaks as much about the future of Peruvian coffee as it does about the dedication of the family behind it. At Standout Coffee, we spend much of the year searching for producers who are redefining what their regions are capable of producing. Ebert Huaman Villegas is one of those producers, and this Marshell is one of the clearest examples of why we believe Peru’s most exciting coffees are still ahead of us. Available in limited quantities. Roasted for both filter and competition-style espresso. As with all Standout releases, this coffee sits between specialty and competition coffee. Coffee bars and private customers interested in roast philosophy or custom roasting can leave a note at checkout and we will gladly share more.