Hacienda La Esmeralda Green Label Coffee Beans - Introduction to the Flavor Characteristics of Red and Green Label Coffee Beans

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FrontStreet Coffee - Hacienda La Esmeralda Red Label, Green Label Geisha Grading and Flavor Comparison

Red Label - Esmeralda Special Selection

The Geisha beans from the Esmeralda Special Selection batch can only be purchased through the annual cupping competition hosted by the estate itself. Hacienda La Esmeralda holds independent bidding events, with participating bidders primarily focused on Geisha coffee.

Hacienda La Esmeralda first divides the lots by growing area, then further subdivides each area into smaller batches for bidding. Only Geisha batches that the estate presents for independent bidding can use the Esmeralda Special Selection name. Since 2013, Esmeralda Special Selection has had nine batches. These beans possess special, bright floral aromas and citrus fragrance.

Green Label - Reserve Batch

Although not the highest-grade auction beans, Green Label Geisha is grown at altitudes between 1,600-1,800 meters. These are micro-batch coffee beans from three different estates: Jaramillo, Quiel, and Cañas Verdes. The selection of perfectly ripe coffee fruits creates a rich sweetness, bright fruit acidity, and delicious flavors.

Pour-over

Dripper: Hario V60; Water temperature: 91°C; Powder-to-water ratio: 1:16; Grind size: Medium-fine (BG 6S: 58% pass rate through China standard No. 20 sieve)

Brewing method:分段式萃取. Use 32g of water for a 30-second bloom, then pour water in a circular motion to 125g for segmentation. Continue pouring to 240g when the water level drops just before exposing the coffee bed. Remove the dripper when the water level drops just before exposing the coffee bed (timing starts from bloom). Extraction time: 2'05".

Flavor Profiles

[Washed Red Label Geisha] The wet aroma is of ginger flower and jasmine. On entry, there are lime and citrus acidity notes, with bergamot flavors in the middle and green tea sensations in the finish, with a sugarcane aftertaste.

[Washed Green Label Geisha] Citrus, lemon acidity, tea sensation, berry jasmine, and honey aromas. Refreshing and comfortable, bright yet balanced, with extremely strong aromatic complexity.

Knowledge Expansion

In 1964, Swedish-American financier Rudolph A. Peterson retired, moved to Panama, and purchased Hacienda La Esmeralda in Boquete, primarily focusing on dairy farming.

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