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 Mama Cata Geisha Champagne Natural **Next Roast Date: Wednesday, March 22

Panama Mama Cata Geisha Champagne Natural **Next Roast Date: Wednesday, March 22

Name: Panama Mama Cata Geisha Champagne Natural **Next Roast Date: Wednesday, March 22
Brand: Paradise Coffee
SKU: panama-geisha-CN-4oz
Price: 75.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Regular price $75 Sale price ~~$75~~

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Coffee Profile

Continent: Central America

Country: Panama

Farm: Mama Cata Estate

Process: Yeast Fermented Natural

Region: Boquete, Panama

Variety: Geisha/Gesha

Roast Scale

Light Medium Dark

Roasting Wednesday, March 22nd.

Tasting Notes

A coffee of endless complexity. Hibiscus Tea, Bergamot, Mango, Milk Chocolate, Jasmine. Vibrant and sweet throughout from hot to cold.

Farm: Mama Cata Estate

Variety: Geisha / Geisha

Processing: Yeast Fermented Natural

Roast: Light

Background Info

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 Esmeralda Geisha and it ignited a global "Geisha/Gesha goldrush" among farmers eager to produce a coffee with similar characteristics: layers of explosive tropical fruit and flowers with powerful aromatics. Prices continue to soar to greater heights at auctions every year. The 2021 Best of Panama winner sold for an astounding $2568/lb of green coffee!

The Geisha/Gesha variety was brought to Panama in the 1960's by Don Pachi Serracin and he planted this at his farm in Jaramillo. This variety he also shared with his neighbor farms in the region. One of these being Hacienda La Esmeralda whom first brought it to international fame in 2004, and the other Mama Cata Estate.

This Year we asked Jose David Garrido of Mama Cata estate if he could make a custom coffee for us using our 'Champagne Natural process' we developed in Hawaii. We shipped him yeasts and instructions and he began producing our batch in Late spring.

He was quite impressed by the results as are we. The coffee is bright and sweet and complex, with notes of Hibiscus and Mango, but still allowing the classic bergamot and jasmine notes of the variety to show through.