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Single Estate Drip Coffee- Panama La Esmeralda Green Label Private Selection Jaramillo Geisha Washed Process
La Esmeralda is a consistent winner in major competitions:
SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) Cup Tasting Championship: Champion (2007, 2006, 2005)
SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) Coffee of the Year: Second Place (2009, 2008)
Best of Panama: Champion (2018, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
Rainforest Alliance Coffee Quality Cup Tasting Championship: Champion (2013, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004)
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Coffee Flavor
The flavors of coffee are derived from the breakdown of various nutrients in the green coffee beans during roasting. Heat causes these compounds to degrade into a variety of aromatic molecular structures, resulting in a wide spectrum of flavors. High-quality coffee beans naturally possess a rich aroma that evolves at different temperatures—high, medium, and low—offering a delightful and nuanced experience worth savoring.
Panama La Esmeralda Private Collection Geisha Natural
Strawberry, floral notes, peach, sweet orange, red grape. Juicy, thick, and smooth with a sweet and refreshing flavor.
Emerald Manor (La Esmeralda) is a world-renowned manor grade located in Poquette, Panama. It belongs to the Geisha coffee grade. Because of the careful care of the natural environment, it has been certified by the Rainforest Alliance. Although the Emerald Manor is famous for its geisha varieties, the manor's various bean varieties are also very popular because of the unique manor environment and raw bean processing technology. It is a constant winner of major competitions.
Emerald Manor (La Esmeralda) consists of four farms: Cañas Verdes, El Velo, Jaramillo, and Palmira. All coffee beans are processed at these four farms. The top-tier Geisha coffee from La Esmeralda comes from the Jaramillo farm, and the batch sold on this product page is sourced from this high-quality region.
Emerald Manor (La Esmeralda) has won championships consistently since 2004 and began independent auctioning in 2008, setting numerous high-price records. Award history includes:
SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) Cup Tasting Championship: Champion (2007, 2006, 2005)
SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) Coffee of the Year: Second Place (2009, 2008)
Best of Panama: Champion (2018, 2017, 2015, 2013, 2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
Rainforest Alliance Coffee Quality Cup Tasting Championship: Champion (2013, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004)
After years of experiments, Emerald Manor has found that Geisha coffee, which harvested from coffee trees growing at an altitude of more than 1,400 meters, has the special flavor that Geisha coffee should have. Therefore, the grading is mainly based on the planting altitude and the actual cupping results, and the Geisha coffee is classified with the “Red label, Green label and Blue label.”
Red Label Geisha – Bidding Batch
➞ Planting altitude 1,600-1,800 meters
➞ Cupping test score above 90
➞ Produced mainly from Jaramillo and Cañas Verdes farms, and also the highest quality geisha coffee
➞ Geisha coffee, harvested from the highest point in the Boquete mountains, has a special, bright floral and citrus aroma
➞ This grade of coffee is made into natural sundried or washed methods, and yeast fermentation method was added in 2018
➞ Available only through the annual Global Auctions
Green Label Geisha – Collection Batch
➞ Planting altitude 1,600-1,800 meters
➞ Micro-lots of coffee beans from three farms Jaramillo, Quiel, Cañas Verdes
➞ Although not the highest bidder beans, this grade of Geisha coffee still has the classic flavor of Geisha coffee beans, floral, fruity, citrus sour, bold and juicy body
➞ Select the most suitable ripe coffee cherries to create a rich sweet, bright fruit acid and delicious flavor
➞ This grade of geisha coffee is also available with washed or natural sundried green coffee beans
Blue Label Geisha – Selected Batch
➞ Planting at 1,500 meters above sea level
➞ Mixed beans from three different farms Jaramillo, Cañas Verdes, El Velo
➞ Slightly floral, sour and sweet, the less body than the red label, clean and fresh
➞ This grade of geisha coffee only use washed method
※ From 2021, Jade Manor has cancelled the blue label batch
"Justin Coffee has specially selected the Green Label [Collection Batch] to bring you the precious experience of a fine, exquisite drink!"
Geisha coffee, once named one of the "World's Top 10 Most Expensive Coffees" by Forbes, is a legendary name in the world of specialty coffee. However, there is significant confusion surrounding the Geisha variety, as several genetically distinct plant types are referred to as Geisha, many of which share a similar geographic origin in Ethiopia. Recent genetic diversity analysis conducted by the World Coffee Research confirms that the T2722 variety cultivated in Panama is both unique and consistent. When well-managed in high-altitude regions, this variety is strongly correlated with exceptional cupping quality and is renowned for its delicate floral aroma, jasmine notes, and peach-like fragrance.
The Geisha variety that has thrived in Panama for over 60 years is the T2722 variety. It was originally collected in the 1930s from the coffee forests of Ethiopia. The seeds were sent to the Lyamungu Research Station in Tanzania and later transported to Central America in 1953, where they were documented at the Centro Agronómico Tropical de Investigación y Enseñanza (CATIE) in Costa Rica under the designation T2722. During the 1960s, it was recognized for its tolerance to coffee leaf rust and was distributed by CATIE across Panama. However, due to its fragile branches, it was not favored by farmers and thus was not widely planted. It wasn’t until 2005, when the Peterson family of Boquete, Panama, entered this coffee into the Best of Panama competition and auction, that the variety gained fame. It received exceptional praise and set a record for green coffee auction prices at the time.
Regarding the name "Geisha," the spellings "Geisha" and "Gesha" are often used interchangeably. This is related to phonetic transliteration, as there is no fixed translation from Ethiopian dialects to English. The variety was originally recorded as "Geisha" in planting records. Over the decades, coffee researchers and cultivation databases maintained this spelling, leading to its widespread promotion and use within the coffee industry. The variety was first collected from a mountain in Ethiopia, the name of which is typically translated into English as either "Gesha" or "Geisha."
In recent years, the cultivation of the Geisha variety has gained popularity worldwide, achieving remarkable success in major coffee competitions. This includes regions in Central and South America such as Guatemala, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Colombia, and Peru, where the variety has often been transplanted from Panama's T2722. Additionally, Taiwan has also begun cultivating Geisha in many high-altitude regions. Typically, the higher the elevation, the more enchanting the coffee’s flavor becomes.
(Coffee Processes)
The term "processing methods" refers to the process of transforming ripe red coffee cherries into dried green beans. Each method has its advantages and disadvantages, influenced by the natural environment and the specific needs of the coffee-producing region. As a result, different regions adopt the processing method most suited to their conditions. This batch uses washed processing methods, described below:
【Washed Process】
Also known as the wet process, this method involves removing the skin and pulp of the coffee cherries before drying. The seeds are then fermented in water tanks to eliminate the remaining mucilage on their surface, followed by thorough washing and drying under sunlight or with mechanical dryers.
The washed process produces a cleaner and crisper flavor profile compared to the natural process. Coffees processed this way typically have lighter body, brighter acidity, and distinct fruit flavors. This method is often associated with specialty coffee due to its clarity and vibrant flavor expression.
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