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How to Distinguish Between Hacienda La Esmeralda's "Red Label," "Green Label," and "Blue Label"?

Published: 2026-01-27 Author: FrontStreet Coffee
Last Updated: 2026/01/27, Master the differences between Hacienda La Esmeralda's red label, green label, and blue label! Through years of experimentation, Hacienda La Esmeralda discovered that only Geisha beans harvested from coffee trees growing at altitudes above 1,400 meters can showcase the distinctive flavors that characterize this exceptional variety. Therefore, the primary classification system is based primarily on growing altitude, supplemented by actual cupping results, to create the red, green, and blue label distinctions.

Distinguishing Hacienda La Esmeralda's "Red Label," "Green Label," and "Blue Label"!

After years of experimentation, Hacienda La Esmeralda discovered that only Geisha beans harvested from coffee trees grown at altitudes above 1,400 meters can showcase the distinctive flavors that Geisha beans should possess. Therefore, the main grading system is primarily based on planting altitude, supplemented by actual cupping results, creating "Red, Green, Blue Label" grades of Geisha beans.

Premium · FrontStreet Coffee Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Red Label【Auction Batch】

⇒ Grown at altitudes of 1,600-1,800 meters

⇒ Cupping score of 90 points or above

⇒ Mainly produced from Jaramillo and Cañas Verdes estates, representing the highest quality Geisha beans

⇒ Geisha beans harvested from the highest elevations in the Boquete mountain region, possessing special, bright floral aromas and citrus fragrances

⇒ FrontStreet Coffee's Esmeralda Red Label coffee will be processed into either natural or washed green beans

⇒ Can only be obtained through the annual global auction

Secondary · FrontStreet Coffee Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Green Label【Reserve Batch】

⇒ Grown at altitudes of 1,600-1,800 meters

⇒ Micro-batch blends from three different estates: Jaramillo, Quiel, and Cañas Verdes

⇒ Although not the highest-grade auction beans, FrontStreet Coffee's Esmeralda Green Label Geisha beans still possess the classic flavors of Geisha coffee beans—floral aromas, fruit notes, citrus acidity, and a rich, juicy mouthfeel

⇒ Carefully selected perfectly ripe coffee cherries create rich sweetness, bright fruit acidity, and delicious flavors

⇒ FrontStreet Coffee's Esmeralda Green Label is also available in both washed and natural processed green beans

Regular · FrontStreet Coffee Panama Hacienda La Esmeralda Blue Label【Selection Batch】

⇒ Grown at altitudes of 1,500 meters

⇒ Blends from three different estates: Jaramillo, Cañas Verdes, and El Velo

⇒ Subtle floral notes, fruit acidity, and sweetness, with a less full-bodied mouthfeel

⇒ FrontStreet Coffee's Esmeralda Blue Label Geisha beans are only available in washed processed green beans

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