Panama Boquet with 70% Geisha Flower Butterfly Premium Coffee Bean Flavor Taste Aroma Characteristics Description

Flavor Profile

Tea aroma, honey, berries, classic Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha flavor

Introduction to Mariposa

In the Boquete region, there is an exceptionally cost-effective coffee bean with a beautiful name — Mariposa (Butterfly). It possesses 40% Geisha heritage and is composed of three varieties: Geisha, Caturra, and Catuai. Grown in the Baru Volcano region of Boquete at an altitude of 1,600 meters, the processing plant uses refined washed processing. Panama's special microclimate results in abundant rainfall in this area and significant day-night temperature differences. Combined with the unique volcanic rock soil of the volcanic region, as well as meticulous harvesting and refined processing, this coffee performs excellently in body, acidity, and floral notes.

Exceptional Value

Even more surprisingly, based on its excellent quality, the very approachable price makes this coffee bean's cost-effectiveness outstanding. The special characteristic of this coffee bean lies in its composition of three varieties, with 40% Geisha variety, giving this coffee distinct Geisha flavors. According to research, due to historical reasons at the estate, in pursuit of yield in the early days, Geisha varieties were mixed and planted together with Caturra and Catuai variety coffee trees. For easier harvesting, coffee farmers did not reclassify them but instead processed all three varieties directly mixed together. Later, after Geisha became famous overnight and prices soared, the processing plant began refined washed processing specifically for this type of coffee bean.

Washed Processing Method

There are many washed processing methods today, but generally, after coffee cherries are harvested, floating beans are removed, then pulp is removed, and coffee beans are soaked in fermentation tanks. Enzymes in the water soften the mucilage attached to the parchment's inner skin, while natural yeast breaks down sugars in the mucilage — this process is called fermentation. After fermentation is complete, coffee beans are moved to drying patios to dry. During the drying process, coffee beans must be constantly turned to ensure even drying. Finally, they are stored with parchment in warehouses, and only after green bean orders are placed is hulling and bagging performed. Coffee processed this way has a clean cup, emphasizing bright, lively fruit acidity, along with clear fruit flavors and floral notes.

Roasting and Flavor Development

Therefore, one can imagine that with Mariposa's varietal superiority combined with refined processing methods, if medium-light roasting is used to complete the final flavor direction of this bean, you will surely give great affirmation to this Mariposa, which possesses Geisha's characteristic floral notes, Southeast Asian fruits, berry flavors, along with honey sweetness and smoothness, with very persistent aroma and finish.

Cupping Notes

Fragrance (Dry Aroma)

Jasmine, citrus, tea aroma, honey

Aroma (Wet Aroma)

Berries, floral notes, buttery aroma, vanilla, citrus

Flavor (Slurp)

Juicy sweetness, delicate and non-aggressive acidity, excellent cleanliness, bergamot, honey, citrus, spices, floral notes, berries, tea aroma, cherry, delicate finish, persistent aroma, classic Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha flavor.

Taste Description

Jasmine, citrus, tea aroma, honey, berries, vanilla, bright acidity! The Geisha-containing Mariposa is an extremely cost-effective specialty coffee bean!

Product Information

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop
Address: No. 10 Bao'an Qianjie, FrontStreet Coffee (FrontStreet Coffee), Yuexiu District, Guangzhou
Manufacturer Contact: 020-38364473
Shelf Life: 90 days
Net Content: 227g
Packaging: Bulk coffee beans
Roast Level: Roasted coffee beans
Brand: Coffee Workshop
Series: FrontStreet Coffee Roasting
Sugar Content: Sugar-free
Origin: Panama
Roast Level: Medium roast

Coffee Details

Country: Panama
Grade: SHB
Region: Boquete
Roast Level: Medium roast
Processing Method: Washed
Varieties: Caturra, Catuai, Geisha

Panama Coffee Overview

Panama is a Central American country, bordering Costa Rica to the west and Colombia to the east. Those familiar with single-origin coffee should know that Panama coffee is famous in the coffee world for Hacienda La Esmeralda's Geisha. It can be said to be a country that pursues excellence in coffee and produces high-quality coffee.

Panama coffee is famous for Hacienda La Esmeralda's Geisha, and the region where Hacienda La Esmeralda is located is also quite famous — that is the Boquete region in Chiriqui Province. Boquete is a town in Chiriqui Province, situated near the border between Panama and Costa Rica, close to the famous Baru Volcano, with beautiful scenery, rich and fertile soil, and climate and soil very suitable for producing high-quality coffee.

Within the Boquete region, there are many excellent estates. Besides the famous Hacienda La Esmeralda, there are also renowned estates like Elida Estate and Akbar Estate, all producing high-quality specialty coffee. This is not only due to the superior ecological conditions of Panama's Boquete region and the fertile volcanic ash soil of the Baru volcano area. There is also an important factor: the microclimate in Panama's Boquete highlands is a unique resource for Boquete region's specialty coffee. This is because Panama's east-to-west environment allows cold air currents to gather above 6,500 feet through the central mountain range, creating multiple microclimates in the Boquete area, making its temperature and rainfall very suitable for plant growth. Therefore, coffee trees growing here are in very good condition.

However, in such a privileged growing environment as Boquete, there naturally isn't just Hacienda Esmeralda's Geisha — a coffee king that is outstanding in flavor, quality, and value. But drinking Geisha every day is still quite luxurious, and even if there's no economic pressure, eating something like shark fin and bear paw daily isn't quite right either. The same goes for coffee — exploring broadly allows one to better enjoy the pleasure of tasting coffee.

Important Notice :

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