Why Are Panama Geisha Coffee Beans So Expensive? Introducing Panama Mariposa, a High-Value and Delicious Geisha Coffee Bean

Geisha Coffee Beans: The Crown Jewel of Panamanian Coffee

Geisha coffee beans are the finest Panamanian coffee beans and among the most expensive coffee beans in the world. When discussing Geisha coffee, where are the growing regions? There are three main origins: Panama, Ethiopia, and Costa Rica. Panamanian Geisha coffee beans belong to the Geisha variety, originating from a forest called Gori Geisha in the Geisha Mountains of southwestern Ethiopia. This means that "Geisha" is not only a variety name but also a place name. It is precisely because its origin comes from the Geisha village in Ethiopia that it is called "Geisha."

Generally speaking, good Geisha coffee is quite expensive, which may deter casual coffee enthusiasts. However, this particular "Flower Butterfly" coffee is especially suitable for enthusiasts. It contains seventy percent Geisha variety, allowing people to experience the beautiful flavors of Geisha while offering an attractive price point.

Panama Flower Butterfly Coffee Beans

Region: Boquete, Barú Volcano area
Varieties: Catuai, Caturra, Geisha
Processing Method: Washed processing
Roast Level: Medium (light-leaning roast)

The flavor profile presents floral notes, black tea, berries, and citrus, with a slight nutty finish. The mouthfeel is smooth with low bitterness, moderate acidity, and a medium aftertaste.

Region Introduction

Panama is a Central American country, bordered by Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east.

Those familiar with single-origin coffee should know that Panamanian coffee is renowned in the coffee world for the Geisha variety from Hacienda La Esmeralda. Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda represents a country that pursues excellence in coffee and produces high-quality beans.

Within the Boquete region, there are many outstanding estates. Besides the famous Hacienda La Esmeralda, estates like Elida Estate and Kotowa Duncan Estate are also well-known, all producing premium specialty coffee.

This is not only due to the superior ecological conditions of Panama's Boquete region but also an important factor: the microclimates found in Panama's Boquete highlands are a unique resource for the specialty coffee of the Boquete region. This is because Panama's east-to-west environment causes cold air currents to converge through the Central Mountains at altitudes above 6,500 feet, creating multiple microclimates in the Boquete area. This makes the temperature and rainfall very suitable for plant growth, so coffee trees planted here grow exceptionally well.

Coffee Varieties

Panama Flower Butterfly coffee beans possess 40-50% premium Geisha heritage, composed of three varieties: Geisha, Caturra, and Catuai. They are cultivated in the Barú Volcano region of Boquete, growing at 1,600 meters above sea level in volcanic terrain. The processing plant uses refined washed processing methods. Panama's special local microclimate results in abundant rainfall in this region, along with significant day-night temperature variations. Combined with the unique volcanic rock soil of the volcanic area, as well as meticulous harvesting and refined processing, this coffee performs exceptionally well in terms of body, acidity, and floral notes.

Even more surprisingly, based on its excellent quality, its very affordable price makes this coffee bean offer outstanding value.

The special feature of this coffee bean is the presence of the Geisha variety, which gives this coffee a very distinct Geisha flavor profile.

Some might ask: Is Flower Butterfly a blend? According to information obtained by FrontStreet Coffee, due to historical reasons at this estate, when pursuing yields in earlier times, Geisha variety trees were mixed and planted together with Caturra and Catuai varieties. To facilitate harvesting, coffee farmers later subdivided the three varieties, and during export, directly mixed and processed the three varieties to achieve the desired rich flavor profile.

Flower Butterfly was originally called "Cupid" rather than its current name. It initially contained only 30% Geisha, but after two years of sales, the proportion was adjusted to 50%, and later adjusted again to 70%, when it was renamed Flower Butterfly.

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