Special Edition - Hacienda La Esmeralda, Natural Geisha - Bosque Lot

Hand-picked at peak ripeness, this special edition comes from the Bosque lot on Hacienda La Esmeralda’s Jaramillo farm. As part of the Esmeralda Special Geisha portfolio, this lot is cultivated at high elevation (1,600–1,800 masl) and embodies the rigorous standards that have come to define Esmeralda’s finest microlots. 

Variety & Processing
Varietal: Geisha / Gesha
Process: Natural (full-cherry drying)
Drying Method: Climatic/dried-on raised beds with strict humidity and temperature control (as consistent with Esmeralda’s natural lots)

Tasting Profile
Expect a refined, elegant cup with hallmark floral clarity and vibrant fruit. The natural process contributes softer and riper fruits to the Geisha varieties quintessential traits - expect guava, fig, fermented pineapple and ripe peach, woven together with clean and clear citric acidity. 

Why This Lot Is Special

• This microlot participates in the Esmeralda Special Geisha series, which is reserved for their highest elevation and highest scoring Geisha lots. 

• The Bosque lot, from Jaramillo farm, is recognized by roasters and coffee professionals as impecable quality. 

• By sourcing this lot you gain access to a rare expression of Geisha outside the auction-only line but still upheld to that caliber.

• Hacienda La Esmeralda has, over its history, played a pivotal role in setting the benchmark for Panamanian Geisha, both in quality and in the specialty coffee ecosystem. 

Recommended Brewing / Use
We highly recommend brewing this coffee black, without milk or sugar, to allow the complexity and nuance to shine through. Many enthusiasts treat top Geishas similarly to fine teas or wines, letting the aromatics speak for themselves. Rosso Coffee+3Proud Mary Coffee USA+3app.bestofpanama.auction+3 Start with gentle brew methods (filter, V60, or light immersion) and use precise temperature and ratio control to preserve delicacy.