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Grown on the “mountain of gold,” This Gesha Coffee is unlike anything else

Lavender Coffee Boutique launches Gesha Monte De Oro

By Emily Caldwell Published December 18, 2025

Lavender Gesha Coffee — Lavender Coffee

Grown on Guatemala’s legendary “Mountain of Gold”, Lavender Coffee Boutique, a luxury coffee roaster, just launched an exciting new roast. The newest Gesha Monte De Oro coffee beans are cultivated by master producer Mario Alarcon, representing the pinnacle of coffee craftsmanship. Grown under expert care in Guatemala, this luxury coffee bean features a light-roast and an unparalleled flavor profile. Each cup has notes of vibrant fresh raspberry, striking lychee sweetness, and a strawberry cream finish for an indulgent cup that’s perfect for winter.

From the very first sip, quality comes through in every cup of Lavender’s Gesha Monte De Oro roast. To match the highest quality standards, each bean is third-party tested for mold and mycotoxins and is roasted in intention at the Denver boutique. Those who love a coffee tasting experience find a long-lasting lingering strawberry cream finish that leave them reaching for another sip (as if you need a reason to drink more coffee).

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Through a series of intense growing conditions, Gesha thrives in volcanic soil and mountain air. This unique coffee is gentle on the stomach after it goes through a low-acid roasting process to bring out the full, complex flavor. For use with pour over or drip coffee makers, use a 1:16 coffee-to-water ratio to highlight lychee notes and bright raspberry notes. For those who prefer to brew with a French Press, steep for four minutes for deeper chocolate-cherry undertones.

The Lavender’s Coffee Boutique’s Gesha Monte De Oro roast is available for purchase online direct from the roaster’s website in whole bean form (priced at $32 per bag).

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