Unveiling October Discovery Subscription: Finca La Palestina Gesha #5060 & Finca La Palestina Gesha #5061

BY JOSÉ ALARCÓN – the highlight of October’s Discovery Subscription – is a cinematic tasting experience that captures the essence of a lasting relationship and the sweet fruits of labor that XLIII Coffee and Finca La Palestina have cultivated together through years of trust and dedication.

With the Discovery Subscription box in your hands, you become an honored guest at this special “premiere.” Here, every sip transforms into a vivid frame, and it is you who completes the film. The journey of coffee, therefore, does not end on the palate – it extends into pride, empathy, and an enduring bond between nature and humankind.

BY JOSÉ ALARCÓN: A flavor film written with trust and devotion

Nestled among lush green hills and a thriving ecosystem, Finca La Palestina is a farm nurtured across generations for more than 70 years. Within its terraced fields and vibrant canopies lives the love and dedication of the Alarcón family – passed down, cultivated, and renewed over time. Their passion and sense of responsibility breathe life into every coffee cherry, turning this land into a symbol of resilience and of the belief that true quality can only come from a deep, authentic connection with both soil and people.

From this foundation arise the two stellar coffees featured in the October Discovery Subscription. More than products, they are the fruit of a relationship forged through trust and devotion between XLIII Coffee and Finca La Palestina. Each bean carries within it the story of this partnership, where nature and humanity walk side by side to create values that transcend flavor alone.

And together, these two flavors – Finca La Palestina Gesha #5060 and Finca La Palestina Gesha #5061 – emerge as two frames of a single cinematic tasting journey: “BY JOSÉ ALARCÓN.” They stand as symbols of friendship, gratitude, and the ongoing quest to honor the beauty born of earth, people, and unwavering belief.

FINCA LA PALESTINA GESHA #5060 – Cup of dawn’s resonance

Morning on the slopes of Cajamarca always carries a pristine beginning: sunlight streaming through valleys, dewdrops glistening on leaves, birdsong echoing in the air. Within a cup of Finca La Palestina Gesha #5060, these moments are gathered, condensed, and reborn as a flavor resonance of the dawn. It is the opening scene of “BY JOSÉ ALARCÓN.”

Cultivated from the legendary Gesha variety at 1700-1900 masl and meticulously washed, lot #5060 reflects both the clarity of its highland origin and the precision of every process. Each bean shines with a brightness as fresh as the first light of day – gentle yet assertive, a spark that awakens new rhythms of life.

As the first sip touches your lips, jasmine, green apple, and apricot unfold like the first three notes of a morning symphony. Jasmine drifts like the early breeze, green apple stirs vibrant energy, and apricot lingers as the sweet sunlight stretching across the slopes. Together, they form the pure and radiant portrait of dawn, painted in flavor.

This is why #5060 is likened to the morning: a cup that awakens with clarity, ignites energy, and rekindles belief in new beginnings. Each sip not only stirs the senses but also kindles hope – just as the rising sun invites the world to begin again.

FINCA LA PALESTINA GESHA #5061 – Cup of sunset’s stillness

If #5060 embodies the crystalline brightness of daybreak, then Finca La Palestina Gesha #5061 offers the quiet depth of twilight. As the sun lowers over the highlands, the last light drapes gentle hues across rooftops and farmers’ shoulders. It is this fleeting yet profound moment that shapes the soul of #5061.

Though born of the same legendary Gesha, grown at the same altitude, and washed with equal care as #5060, lot #5061 tells a different story. Within each sip resides the breath of time, the memory of harvests tended with patience, and the echo of a farm enduring through generations.

Its flavors reveal themselves like frames of a slow-motion film. Jasmine provides soft luminance, matcha weaves a contemplative backdrop, while kiwi punctuates the scene with a final spark before night embraces the land. Holding this cup is like watching a long-take sequence, where every detail lingers, urging you to pause, reflect, and rest within its stillness.

More than a flavor, #5061 is a tribute to heritage preserved. It reminds us that, like the sunset closing the day, there are moments that call for stillness – moments that let us truly feel the depth of time, of earth, and of the faith woven into each harvest at Finca La Palestina.

Message of October Discovery Subscription – Two frames of flavor, one film of gratitude

This month’s Discovery Subscription box is like a special invitation ticket – your pass to the premiere of a cinematic tasting journey titled “BY JOSÉ ALARCÓN”. More than a name, it is a heartfelt tribute from XLIII Coffee to José Alarcón and the Finca La Palestina team, who have stood with us over the past three years with dedication and reverence for every bean.

The bond between XLIII Coffee and Finca La Palestina goes far beyond business. It is a journey of learning, sharing, trust, and responsibility – a joint endeavor to cultivate lasting value season after season. From the very first encounter with José’s coffee, we felt the consistency of quality and the rigor in every step, making Finca La Palestina a strategic partner we deeply treasure.

At this month’s premiere, you – the honored audience – will witness two distinct “flavor scenes”: Finca La Palestina Gesha #5060 and Finca La Palestina Gesha #5061. They are like two slices of the same story, mirroring contrasting moods yet rooted in the same land, shaped by the same farmer’s pursuit of perfection.

The Discovery Subscription film continues to roll…

With every new month comes another unfolding scene, another voyage of flavors. So tell us are you ready to welcome the next chapter?