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Geisha Coffee Beans: Citric Acidity, Jasmine Floral Notes, and Bergamot Flavors - How Much Does a Cup of Geisha Coffee Cost

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee

Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Professional coffee knowledge exchange. For more coffee bean information, please follow Coffee Workshop (WeChat official account: cafe_style). When I first heard about Geisha coffee beans, I mistakenly thought that Kyoto had also started growing coffee, haha—what a huge mistake! In fact, the original name for Geisha coffee beans is Geisha, also known as Gesha, which happens to have the same pronunciation as Japanese geisha. That's why it's called this in Chinese, but in reality, it has nothing to do with Japanese

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The Origin and Legend of Geisha Coffee

When I first heard about "Geisha" coffee beans, I thought Kyoto had started growing coffee... haha, what a huge mistake! Actually, the original name of Geisha coffee beans is "Geisha" or also known as "Gesha," which happens to have the same pronunciation as the Japanese "geisha." That's why it's called that in Chinese, but in fact, it has absolutely nothing to do with Japanese geishas.

However, "Geisha" coffee has made many coffee enthusiasts flock to it and fall madly in love. If you don't believe me, just search on Baidu and you'll find countless professional articles about Geisha coffee. This "Geisha" craze is quite astonishing!

Speaking of the legend of "Geisha," this coffee bean actually originates from southwestern Ethiopia, Africa. In 1963, Don Pachi Serracin introduced the "Geisha" coffee tree variety from Costa Rica to Panama. Initially, it might have suffered from environmental incompatibility, resulting in very low coffee production, which reduced farmers' willingness to grow it. It wasn't until Daniel Peterson, the owner of La Esmeralda farm, discovered "Geisha" coffee trees by chance in his coffee plantation. Starting from 2004, it gained immediate fame when entered into competitions, winning successive victories and even claiming the championship for four consecutive years. Panama became the first country in the world famous for producing "Geisha" coffee beans, with La Esmeralda and Don Pachi being the two most renowned farms.

The Unique Characteristics of Geisha Coffee

The reason Geisha coffee beans are highly sought after by coffee enthusiasts lies in their rich personality and distinct layers. Some experts specifically describe it as having an "extraordinary" character, which is why it won championships for several consecutive years, becoming a top-tier coffee in the hearts of coffee lovers. Wow~this is so profound, I need Teacher Xun to guide me to understand it. Here is my first experience with "Geisha" coffee:

Teacher said: "Geisha coffee has a jasmine-like fragrance" → Ah, this... my nose and taste buds seem to be dull, I didn't taste it... I failed...

Teacher said: "When drinking, there are citrus and honey flavors" → I could sense the honey flavor, especially the sweet feeling produced after drinking.

Teacher said: "Geisha coffee is slightly acidic but not bitter, very smooth and light in texture, don't you think?" → Yes, yes, it has all the coffee advantages you can imagine.

Teacher said: "Did you feel the chocolate flavor?" → Hmm~~chocolate! Jack, this is truly magical! I seriously feel my coffee tasting skills are too shallow...

Teacher said: "Geisha coffee is a very character-rich coffee! Especially the aftertaste is wonderful, is it delicious?" → Mmm~(nodding vigorously) It's really delicious~ [Note: Aftertaste refers to the taste sensation produced after swallowing]

Teacher finally mentioned that this Panamanian "Geisha" coffee, because of its championship wins and scarce production, has become extremely valuable, costing 1500 yuan for half a pound. Ah!! My heart sank several times hearing this. This is truly "expensive musk," so very expensive! I'm so grateful to the teacher; otherwise, I might never have had the chance to drink such top-tier coffee in my lifetime!

Geisha Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations

FrontStreet Coffee's roasted Panama La Esmeralda - Blue Label Geisha coffee beans offer excellent guarantees in both brand and quality. More importantly, they provide exceptional value for money. Each package is 100 grams, priced at only 120 yuan. Calculating at 15 grams of coffee beans per cup, one package can make 6 cups of coffee, with each cup costing only about 20 yuan. Compared to cafés selling cups for hundreds of yuan, this is truly a conscientious recommendation.

About FrontStreet Coffee

FrontStreet Coffee: A roastery in Guangzhou with a small shop but diverse bean varieties, where you can find both famous and lesser-known beans. They also provide online store services. https://shop104210103.taobao.com