What is specialty coffee?

Specialty coffee refers to high-quality coffee beans that are sourced from specific microclimates, carefully cultivated, harvested, and processed to bring out unique flavors and characteristics. It emphasizes quality, sustainability, and traceability throughout the entire coffee supply chain.

How is specialty coffee different from regular coffee?

Specialty coffee focuses on the quality and unique characteristics of the coffee beans, whereas regular coffee is more about mass production and consistency. Specialty coffee often has distinct flavors, and its beans are graded and scored based on attributes such as aroma, taste, and body.

What is single-origin coffee?

Single-origin coffee refers to coffee beans that are sourced from a single geographical region, farm, or producer. This can highlight the unique characteristics of the coffee beans influenced by the specific climate, soil, and processing methods of that region.

How is Geisha Coffee graded and scored?

Specialty Geisha Coffee is graded and scored using a standardized system developed by the Specialty Coffee Association. Beans are evaluated based on factors such as aroma, flavor, acidity, body, and balance. A coffee must score at least 80 out of 100 points to be considered specialty grade.

What are the best brewing methods for Geisha Coffee?

There is no one-size-fits-all answer, as the best brewing method depends on personal preferences and the specific characteristics of the coffee beans. Common methods include pour-over, French press, Aeropress, espresso, and cold brew. Experimenting with different methods can help you find the best way to showcase the unique flavors of Geisha Coffee.

How should I store Geisha Coffee?

To maintain freshness and flavor, store Geisha Coffee in an airtight container away from light, heat, and moisture. Avoid storing them in the refrigerator or freezer, as temperature fluctuations can negatively affect the taste and quality.

Panama Esmeralda Geisha Jaramillo

Name: Panama Esmeralda Geisha Jaramillo
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: pn-geisha-4
Price: 60.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $60

Unit price per

Weight:

4oz

12oz

5LB

Grind:

Whole Bean

Quantity:

only 0 left in stock

Coffee Profile

Continent: Central America

Country: Panama

Farm: Hacienda La Esmeralda

Process: Washed

Region: Boquete, Panama

Variety: Geisha T.2722/ Gesha

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Tasting Notes

Layers of complexity. Bergamot (Earl grey tea), Lemon, Jasmine, Papaya, Mango. A very sweet cup with a citrusy acidity.

Background Info

Once described as "God in a Cup" by judges in the Best of Panama competition, Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha became a global sensation when, in 2004, it won the Best of Panama competition and set a record for the highest price ever paid for a coffee at auction.

Coffee lovers couldn't get enough of Esmerelda Geisha and it ignited a global "Geisha goldrush" among farmers eager to produce a coffee with similar characteristics: layers of explosive tropical fruit and flowers with powerful aromatics. Prices at auctions have only continued to sky rocket. This year reaching over $4500.00/lb for green coffee in the Best of Panama online auction. An incredible $10/gram or $150+ for 1 cup worth.

Fast forward nearly 20 years later, Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha of Boquete is still one of the most stunning coffees in the world and the most quintessential representation of the geisha variety flavor profile.

We have been tasting Geisha coffees from Esmeralda every year since 2004 and to us this coffee is still the standard we compare all other coffees of this variety to.

Jaramillo

The original plantings of Geisha at Hacienda La Esmeralda were in an area called Jaramillo at 1500-1700m. A neighboring farm - Don Pachi estate had introduced the Geisha variety from CATIE in Costa Rica in the 1960's. Don Pachi Serracin shared this variety with his neighbors at Mama Cata estate and Esmeralda. There are many newer plantings of geisha variety in Panama that are much higher in elevation. These coffees are even more Floral, and incomparably high in acidity. But they don't have the same balance of Bergamot, tropical fruit, and floral notes that the original coffees from Jaramillo have.