Esmeralda Geisha Washed

Esmeralda Geisha Washed

The legendary Esmeralda Geisha washed — the pinnacle of specialty coffee, with jasmine florals, bergamot, and ripe peach in a long Earl-Grey-like finish.

FloralFruity
VarietyGeisha
ProcessingWashed
RoastLight
Elevation1700 m
SCA Score94
EstateHacienda La Esmeralda
OriginPanama

Flavor Description

The Esmeralda Geisha washed is the benchmark of specialty coffee. Jasmine florals bloom in the cup, bergamot and ripe peach intertwine, the mouthfeel resembles drinking premium Earl Grey tea, and the finish is long and evolving.

Why It's Special

In 2004, Hacienda La Esmeralda made history at the Best of Panama competition with this Geisha, forever changing the specialty coffee world.

Brewing Notes

  • Pour-over: Medium-fine grind, water temperature 90°C, ratio 1:16
  • Tip: Allow the coffee to cool to 55°C and sip slowly — the flavor layers keep evolving

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