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Is Panama's La Esmeralda Geisha the Best Tasting Coffee? What Are Its Flavor Characteristics?

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Is Panama's La Esmeralda Geisha the best tasting coffee? What are its flavor characteristics? In January 2014, Panama's La Esmeralda Estate, selected washed Geisha. Since 2003, continuing cupping of Esmeralda Geisha, Geisha's flavor is strongly associated with changes in weather and climate, the Peterson family

FrontStreet Coffee · Is Panama La Esmeralda Geisha the Best Coffee? Flavor Characteristics?

In January 2014, Hacienda La Esmeralda, selected washed Geisha. Since 2003, continuing cupping of La Esmeralda Geisha, the flavor of Geisha is greatly associated with changes in weather. The Peterson family's consistent rigorous approach remains unchanged, which is the main reason why the Geisha variety continues to shine without any weakening. The Peterson family's attitude toward coffee is also our main reason for continuous procurement.

Following the direct procurement of La Esmeralda Colga Alfa's first natural processed Geisha in 2011, during the 2012 to 2013 production seasons, we cupped the estate's selected Boquete Geisha varieties for two consecutive years and selected this batch numbered as O'She 03 washed Geisha. We love the traditional La Esmeralda flavor with excellent cleanliness, especially the mixed flavors from the four major batches.

Regarding La Esmeralda, whose Spanish name is La Esmeralda, the Discovery Channel's broadcast [Coffee's Most Fragrant] two years ago translated it as Emerald Estate, and we will continue to use this translation. This estate is too famous in the global specialty coffee circle! Below are its distinguished award achievements:

?1st Place Specialty Coffee Association of America Roasters Guild Cupping Pavilion (2007, 2006, 2005)

?2nd Place Coffee of The Year (2009, 2008)

?1st Place "Best of Panama" (2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)

?1st Place Rainforest Alliance Cupping for Quality (2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004)

Important family members Rachel and Daniel have both been invited to visit Taiwan's O'She, and Rachel is still the chairman of the Panama Specialty Coffee Association. La Esmeralda has won 14 championships in different coffee competitions to date, with auction prices setting world records three times, especially the $130 per pound in 2007, which attracted extensive media coverage. At La Esmeralda, only the Geisha variety can be sold under the name Esmeralda Special. The information and cupping flavors of FrontStreet Coffee's La Esmeralda O'She Geisha variety selected batch are as follows:

Product Details

Product Name: FrontStreet Coffee · Panama La Esmeralda O'She Geisha Selected Batch

Country of Origin: Panama

Estate: Hacienda La Esmeralda (Emerald Estate)

Designation: LOT 29-60-29 (Representative)

Packaging: Vacuum sealed

Weight: 50 pounds (per case)

Harvest Period: April 2013

Variety: Geisha

Processing Method: Washed Process

Grade: SHB

Altitude: 1700 meters

Cupping Profile

Cupping Notes: Enter first crack, early development, roasting time 13 minutes

Dry Aroma: Jasmine, citrus, tea notes, honey

Wet Aroma: Berries, floral, buttery, vanilla, citrus

Slurping: Juicy sweetness, delicate and non-aggressive acidity, excellent cleanliness, bergamot, honey, citrus, spices, floral, berries, tea notes, cherry, very delicate aftertaste, persistent aroma, classic La Esmeralda Geisha flavor.

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