Comparison of Panama La Esmeralda Estate Coffee Bean Grades and Flavor Profiles - How Much Does a Cup of Geisha Coffee Cost?

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The Legendary La Esmeralda Estate

In the world of coffee, Panama's La Esmeralda Estate has always been a legend. Its status in the coffee world is comparable to DRC Romanee-Conti in the wine world. The Geisha variety produced by this estate has unparalleled flavor and has won numerous world championships and awards, including this year's BOP (Best of Panama) Geisha Natural Dry Process championship, which was also won by La Esmeralda Estate.

For our important partnership in the Asian region, we must specially thank the estate owner Rachel. She cherishes our years of mutual support and friendship, even wearing our company's clothes to welcome us, and gifting us the latest season's Geisha coffee beans with a card welcoming us, making us feel especially warm and cared for.

Unique Terroir and Environment

La Esmeralda Estate's natural shade combined with the high altitude of 1,700 meters and cool, humid weather produces coffee with subtle citrus floral and fruit aromas, distinctly different from typical Panamanian coffee flavors. The varied microclimate and rigorous agricultural management create the unique flavor of Geisha coffee. Under these conditions, Geisha coffee has won the BOP cupping championship for seven consecutive years.

Prestigious Recognition

Panama's famous La Esmeralda Estate is located in Boquete, Panama's premium coffee-producing region. The area primarily grows Typica, Bourbon, Catuai, and Geisha varieties. Due to dedicated care for the natural environment and special management, it has received Rainforest Alliance certification. Although La Esmeralda Estate is world-renowned for its Geisha variety, its exceptional estate environment and green bean processing technology have earned widespread admiration for its coffee beans.

Panama's La Esmeralda Specialty is a rare award-winning estate auction bean that has set new records three times in online auctions: June 2004 at $21 per pound, May 2006 at $50.25 per pound, May 2007 at $130 per pound, and reaching $170 per pound in May 2010. Here are other award records from La Esmeralda Estate:

• Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Cupping Championship (2007, 2006, 2005)
• Specialty Coffee Association of America (SCAA) Coffee of the Year Second Place (2009, 2008)
• Best of Panama Champion (2010, 2009, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004)
• Rainforest Alliance Coffee Quality Cupping Championship (2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2004)

Notable Coffee Varieties

Panama Esmeralda 1500M Geisha Washed

Panama La Esmeralda Blue Label Geisha Washed

Country: Panama
Region: Boquete
Altitude: 1,500M
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB
Variety: Geisha
Flavor Description: Excellent oily texture, delicate mouthfeel, bergamot, jasmine floral aroma, honey sweetness, and gentle texture. Subtle lemon floral and fruit notes emerge with faint vanilla aromas, developing into caramel sweetness on the palate. The floral aftertaste is remarkably persistent and satisfying.

Panama Esmeralda Special Auction Lot ES-W-2-2

Panama La Esmeralda Geisha Auction Lot ES-W-2-2

Country: Panama
Region: Jaramillo Reina
Altitude: 1,695M
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB
Variety: Geisha
Flavor Description: Jasmine floral notes, pineapple, lime, comfortable acidity, subtle nutty aftertaste, rich caramel sweetness.

Panama La Esmeralda Diamond Mountain Natural

Panama La Esmeralda Diamond Mountain Natural

Country: Panama
Region: Boquete
Altitude: 1,400M~1,700M
Processing: Natural
Grade: SHB
Variety: Typica, Bourbon, Catuai
Flavor Description: Orange, grape, citrus acidity, creamy walnut, excellent sweetness.

Panama La Esmeralda Diamond Mountain

Panama La Esmeralda Diamond Mountain

Country: Panama
Region: Boquete
Altitude: 1,400M-1,700M
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB
Variety: Typica, Bourbon, Catuai
Flavor Description: (Not specified)

Panama La Esmeralda "Esmeralda Special" Geisha ES-02

Panama La Esmeralda Geisha Second Batch

Country: Panama
Region: Jaramillo
Altitude: 1,500~1,650M
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB
Variety: Geisha
Flavor Description: The world's number one championship bean, with fresh jasmine floral notes, rose aromas, and bergamot fragrance, deep citrus flavors.

Panama La Esmeralda "Esmeralda Special" Geisha ES-03

Panama La Esmeralda Geisha Third Batch

Country: Panama
Region: Mario San José
Altitude: 1,650M
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB
Variety: Geisha
Flavor Description: Floral and nutty flavors, distinct wet tea leaf aromas, apple acidity, fruit tea texture.

Panama La Esmeralda "Esmeralda Special" Geisha ES-04

Panama La Esmeralda Geisha Fourth Batch

Country: Panama
Region: Cañas Verdes
Altitude: 1,650M
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB
Variety: Geisha
Flavor Description: Jasmine and coffee flower aromas, vanilla botanical notes, citrus, distinct and elegant sweetness, cranberry, premium Darjeeling tea sensation, juicy, minty coolness, citrus sweet chocolate, bergamot, long aftertaste, varied aromas, delicate oily texture with lingering finish.

Panama La Esmeralda "Esmeralda Special" Geisha ES-05

Panama La Esmeralda Geisha Fifth Batch

Country: Panama
Region: Canas Verdes
Altitude: 1,650M
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB
Variety: Geisha
Flavor Description: Fresh orange juice, intense floral notes, blueberry, lingering fruit flavors.

Panama La Esmeralda "Esmeralda Special" Geisha ES-07

Panama La Esmeralda Geisha Seventh Batch

Country: Panama
Region: Canas Verdes
Altitude: 1,600-1,700M
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB
Variety: Geisha
Flavor Description: Honey sweetness, floral notes, citrus, tea aromas, juicy.

Panama La Esmeralda "Esmeralda Special" Geisha ES-08

Panama La Esmeralda Geisha Eighth Batch

Country: Panama
Region: Hacienda La Esmeralda
Altitude: 1,650M
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB
Variety: Geisha
Flavor Description: Ginger flower, ginger tea, vanilla botanical notes, citrus, lavender, violet floral aromas, cranberry, eucalyptus, maple syrup, apple aromas, chamomile, mint notes, delicate aftertaste.

Panama La Esmeralda "Esmeralda Special" Geisha Washed

Panama La Esmeralda Auction Batch Geisha Washed

Country: Panama
Region: Jaramillo Reina
Altitude: 1,695M
Processing: Washed
Grade: SHB
Variety: Geisha
Flavor Description: (Not specified)

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