Panama Boquete 70% Geisha Flower Butterfly Premium Coffee Bean Varieties Cultivation Portfolio

The Boquete Growing Region

Within the Boquete growing region, there are many excellent estates. Besides the famous Hacienda La Esmeralda, there are also renowned estates like Elida Estate and Akaba Estate, all producing high-quality specialty coffee. This is not only thanks to the superior ecological conditions of Panama's Boquete region and the fertile volcanic ash soil of the Baru Volcano area, but also an important factor: the microclimates found in the highlands of Boquete are a unique resource for specialty coffee in this region. Panama's east-to-west environment causes cold air currents to converge above 6,500 feet through the Central Mountains, creating various microclimates in the Boquete area. These conditions make the temperature and rainfall perfect for plant growth, so coffee trees planted here thrive exceptionally well.

Panama Coffee Excellence

In such an ideal growing environment as Boquete, there naturally isn't just Geisha from Hacienda La Esmeralda—a coffee king with extraordinary flavor, quality, and value. However, drinking Geisha daily would be quite luxurious, and even if financially feasible, indulging in something so exclusive every day isn't quite right. The same applies to coffee: exploring widely allows one to better enjoy the pleasure of tasting coffee.

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 variety. It can be said to be a country that pursues excellence in coffee and produces high-quality beans.

Flavor Profile

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

The Mariposa Coffee

Then, in the Boquete region, there is an exceptionally value-driven coffee bean with a beautiful name — Mariposa (Butterfly). It possesses 40% premium Geisha heritage, 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 meticulous washed processing. Panama's special microclimate results in abundant rainfall in this area, along with significant day-night temperature differences. Combined with the unique volcanic rock soil of the volcanic region, as well as careful harvesting and refined processing, this coffee performs outstandingly in body, acidity, and floral notes.

Exceptional Value

Even more surprisingly, on top of its excellent quality, a very approachable price makes this coffee bean's value exceptional. What makes this coffee bean special is its composition of three varieties, with 40% Geisha, giving it distinct Geisha characteristics. Research indicates that due to the estate's history, when pursuing yield in earlier times, Geisha varieties were mixed with Caturra and Catuai coffee trees. For easier harvesting, coffee farmers didn't reclassify them but processed all three varieties together directly. Later, when Geisha became famous and prices soared, the processing plant began refined washed processing specifically for this coffee bean.

Washed Processing Method

There are many washed processing methods today, but generally, after coffee cherries are harvested, floating beans are removed, then the pulp is removed, and the coffee beans are soaked in fermentation tanks. Enzymes in the water soften the mucilage attached to the coffee bean's parchment, while natural yeast breaks down the sugars in the mucilage. This process is called fermentation. Once fermentation is complete, the coffee beans are moved to drying patios to dry. During drying, the beans need constant turning to ensure even drying. Finally, they are stored in parchment in warehouses until green bean buyers place orders, after which hulling and bagging are performed. Coffee processed this way has a clean cup, emphasizing bright, lively fruit acidity, as well as clear fruit flavors and floral notes.

Brewing Recommendations

Therefore, one can imagine that with Mariposa's varietal superiority combined with refined processing, if medium-light roasting is used to complete the final flavor development of this bean, you will surely give great recognition to this Mariposa coffee, which possesses Geisha's characteristic floral notes, tropical fruits, berry flavors, honey-like 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-stimulating acidity, excellent clarity, bergamot, honey, citrus, spices, floral notes, berries, tea aroma, cherry, refined finish, persistent aroma, classic Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha flavor.

Taste Description: Jasmine floral notes, citrus, tea aroma, honey, berries, vanilla, bright acidity! The Mariposa containing Geisha varieties is an exceptionally high-value specialty coffee bean!

Product Information

Manufacturer: Coffee Workshop

Address: No. 10 Bao'an Qianjie, Yuexiu District, Guangzhou, FrontStreet Coffee

Contact: 020-38364473

Shelf Life: 90 days

Net Weight: 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 is famous for Hacienda La Esmeralda's Geisha, and the region where Hacienda La Esmeralda is located is also quite renowned — 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 its beautiful scenery, rich and fertile soil, and climate and soil perfectly suited for producing high-quality coffee.

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