How Much Does a Cup of Panama Geisha Coffee Cost? Where to Buy Geisha? Why Geisha Coffee Beans Are So Expensive

An Introduction to Geisha Coffee Beans

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Today, we're introducing "Geisha Coffee Beans."

This batch of Geisha coffee beans that we've finally managed to acquire is from La Esmeralda Estate in Panama—competition batch 08, an absolutely superb selection!

Available for in-store enjoyment at 75 yuan per cup.

Once rated by "Forbes" as one of the "World's Ten Most Expensive Coffees," Geisha coffee beans are auctioned publicly every May and June. In the realm of specialty coffee beans, Geisha is undoubtedly the most renowned legend. Due to its pronunciation resembling the Japanese word "geisha," it earned this nickname.

Geisha coffee originates from La Esmeralda Estate in Panama. This coffee bean has been recognized as "First Place for Specialty Coffee Beans" for consecutive years. Year after year, it has set new historical highs in auction prices, not only stealing the spotlight from Blue Mountain coffee but also gaining fervent pursuit from specialty coffee enthusiasts worldwide.

Legend has it that this native coffee variety, originally from the border region between Ethiopia and Kenya, received little attention when first introduced to Panama. It wasn't until the Peterson family, who purchased La Esmeralda, sent this rare bean to competition and won the 2004 Panama Specialty Coffee Bean Championship that Geisha suddenly became the shining star pursued by coffee aficionados.

Coffee Details

Origin: Panama - Baru Volcano
Producer: La Esmeralda Estate
Processing Method: Washed
Grade: Special 2014
Variety: Geisha
Altitude: 1,700 meters
Flavor Notes: Floral, honey sweetness, apple, fresh berry notes, cherry, delicate aftertaste, smooth mouthfeel.

La Esmeralda Estate Introduction

La Esmeralda Estate is a historic plantation owned by the Peterson family. It began in 1996 when the Peterson family purchased a coffee farm located in the Boquete and Jaramillo regions. This coffee farm sits at an altitude of approximately 1,450-1,700 meters, with coffee known for its elegant citrus aroma. Previous owners had cultivated numerous coffee varieties. After the Peterson family took over the farm, they added 60 hectares of planting area, some of which was previously used for dairy farming. After several major renovations of the entire farm, many areas that were later dedicated to coffee cultivation began yielding harvests gradually between 2003-2004. In 2002, Daniel Peterson, son of the Peterson family, proposed a new idea, believing that not all coffee-producing regions would have similar good flavors, but that some regions had particularly special tastes. Thus, he began cupping the entire estate's coffee beans.

Awards and Achievements

2013: Panama Best Coffee Competition - Natural Process Champion, Third Place in Geisha Category
2011: Second Place in Panama Best Coffee
2010: SCAA Best Coffee
2010: Auction set record price of $170 per pound of green beans
2009 & 2008: SCAA Coffee of the Year Competition - Second Place
2007: Auction set record price of $130 per pound of green beans
2009, 2008, 2007, 2006 & 2004: Rainforest Alliance Cupping Competition Champion
2007, 2006 & 2005: SCAA (Specialty Coffee Association of America) Coffee of the Year Competition Champion
2009, 2007, 2006, 2005 & 2004: Panama Best Coffee Competition Champion

This is truly a rare specialty that one can only encounter by fate. When we'll have it again is truly unpredictable!

Geisha Coffee Bean Brand Recommendations

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

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

Important Notice :

前街咖啡 FrontStreet Coffee has moved to new addredd:

FrontStreet Coffee Address: 315,Donghua East Road,GuangZhou

Tel:020 38364473