How are Panama Morgan Geisha Coffee Beans Performing, Which Panama Coffee Brand is Best

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Pour-over Morgan

15g of coffee grounds, medium-fine grind (Fuji ghost tooth grinder setting 3.5), V60 dripper, water temperature 91-93°C. First pour 30g of water for a 27-second bloom, then pour to 105g and stop. Wait until the water level in the coffee bed drops to half, then continue pouring slowly until reaching 225g. Discard the tail end. Water-to-coffee ratio 1:15, extraction time 2:00.

The Story of Geisha Coffee

Geisha is pronounced the same as the Japanese word "geisha" (艺妓), hence its alternative name "Geisha coffee." Because the tree variety is taller than typical coffee trees, it was originally planted in a small area within the estate and used as a windbreak. It wasn't until the estate owner's son, searching for the best coffee tree varieties throughout the estate to compete in the annual Panama Best Coffee competition, that Geisha had its opportunity to shine. Since then, it has participated in various world coffee competitions, winning a total of eleven championships.

The Geisha variety was discovered in the Geisha forest of Ethiopia in 1931 and then sent to the Coffee Research Institute in Kenya. In 1936, it was introduced to Uganda and Tanzania, and in 1953, Costa Rica began cultivating it. For a long time, Geisha didn't receive much attention until one day, Don Pachi first brought it from the small town of GESHA in southwestern Ethiopia to Costa Rica. Afterward, Geisha traveled along the southern route into Panama, where Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda separated it from other varieties, and it quickly won the national coffee championship.

Geisha possesses rich sweetness, an exceptionally clean mouthfeel, and abundant aromas that range from berries and citrus to mango, papaya, and peach. A very distinct bergamot-like aftertaste is also one of its typical cupping characteristics. To this day, Geisha remains the champion among coffee varieties.

About Morgan Estate

Morgan Estate is located southwest of Volcán Barú, Panama's highest peak. The estate covers approximately five hectares, with an average of 2,000 coffee trees per hectare. Due to plant growth characteristics and cultivation philosophy, only some coffee trees produce coffee cherries each season. The coffee cherries undergo meticulous selection and processing, with only small quantities of coffee beans reaching the market.

Morgan Estate is influenced by both Atlantic monsoon and Pacific monsoon climates, creating rich and diverse microclimates within the estate. The significant temperature difference between day and night slows the maturation of coffee cherries, allowing for more complete development and enhanced sweetness. Due to the high altitude, the estate's terrain is predominantly mountainous, with coffee planted on steep slopes, which adds complexity to coffee tree management and cherry harvesting. For tree management, if a tree is found to have pest infestations, the estate will remove the entire tree and renew the soil to isolate the disease and protect other healthy coffee trees.

This has kept Morgan Estate's green bean prices consistently high in the market, with customers mainly being competition baristas within the coffee industry. These top baristas believe that whether coffee can become exceptional is determined when it's still a green bean or even a seed. As with Morgan Estate's Geisha, its destiny to become extraordinary was set when it was still a green bean.

Flavor Profile

Rose aromatics, grape, lychee, and dark berry flavors, with multi-layered sweet and sour complexity.

Product Information

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Qian Street, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Weight: 100g
Packaging: Loose coffee beans
Roast Level: Light roast
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Panama

Panama Finca Morgan Geisha Volcan Natura

Country: Panama
Variety: Geisha
Region: Volcan, Chiriqui, Panama
Roast Level: Light roast
Processing Method: Natural
Estate: Morgan Estate
Flavor: Rose aromatics, grape, lychee

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