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Hacienda La Esmeralda Red Label vs Blue Label Coffee - Geisha Coffee Grading System Introduction

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 public account: cafe_style). FrontStreet Coffee - Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha Red Label and Blue Label Grading Introduction. Hacienda La Esmeralda, located on the slopes of Barú Volcano, the highest peak in western Panama's Boquete region, benefits from a mild climate, fertile volcanic soil, appropriate rainfall, and diverse microclimates, making it

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FrontStreet Coffee - Introduction to Esmeralda Estate Geisha Red and Blue Label Grading

La Esmeralda Estate is located on the slopes of the highest peak of Baru Volcano in western Panama's Boquete region. The mild climate, fertile volcanic soil, appropriate rainfall, and varied microclimates provide perfect natural conditions for coffee cultivation.

After years of experimentation, Esmeralda Estate discovered that Geisha beans harvested from coffee trees growing at altitudes above 1,400 meters can display the special flavors that Geisha beans should have. Therefore, the main grading is based primarily on cultivation altitude, supplemented by actual cupping results, to produce Geisha beans in "Red, Green, and Blue Label" grades.

Esmeralda Special Washed

[Esmeralda Estate · Red Label Geisha]

Country: Panama
Region: Boquete
Estate: Esmeralda Estate
Lot: Jaramillo
Processing Method: Washed
Altitude: 1700+ meters
Variety: Geisha

[Panama Blue Label Geisha]

Origin: Panama
Region: Baru
Estate: Esmeralda (Esmeralda Estate)
Grade: SHB
Growing Altitude: 1500M
Processing Method: Fine Washed Processing
Roast Level: Light Roast

Esmeralda Estate's Geisha is divided into three grades: Red Label, Green Label, and Blue Label. Blue Label Geisha is grown at an altitude of 1,500 meters and is a blend from three different estates: Jaramillo, Cañas Verdes, and El Velo. Moreover, Blue Label Geisha is only available in washed processing.

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After years of experimentation, Esmeralda Estate discovered that Geisha beans harvested from coffee trees growing at altitudes above 1,400 meters can display the special flavors that Geisha beans should have. Therefore, the main grading is based primarily on cultivation altitude, supplemented by actual cupping results, to produce Geisha beans in "Red, Green, and Blue Label" grades.

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