Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Gesha Washed

We are excited to announce that Equator has secured a rare Gesha variety lot from Panama’s renowned Hacienda La Esmeralda. This exceptional coffee was purchased directly from the Peterson family, who have owned Hacienda La Esmeralda since 1967. The family’s farms are legendary for producing the Gesha (or Geisha) variety—widely regarded as one of the finest coffees in the world.

The farm’s fame began with a test in 2002 to isolate Gesha cherries from other varieties. This led to the rediscovery of the exceptional cup quality in this low-yielding cultivar. The coffee community took notice, and Esmeralda Gesha lots went on to receive incredibly high scores in the Best of Panama competitions, along with astonishingly high bids at related auctions. The tradition of excellence continues to this day, and we are thrilled to revisit the outstanding coffee from this extraordinary farm.

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