Hacienda La Esmeralda - Velo Natural

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MEET THE PRODUCER | In 1967, Rudolph Peterson originally purchased Hacienda La Esmeralda as a retirement venture. Comprised of three farms, the land was first allocated as pasture for beef cattle, but the Peterson family later transitioned it to pasture for dairy cattle and eventually, coffee. 2004 marked a pivotal turning point for both the Peterson family and the Panamanian coffee industry, when the first Gesha seeds were planted on Finca Jaramillo, one of Esmeralda’s three flagship farms. In their own words, the Petersons acknowledge they are grateful and proud to call Hacienda La Esmeralda the “true origin of the wonders of Panama Gesha.” This particular lot is comprised of several high-performing Gesha microlots from the family's El Velo farm, and each contribution was personally selected by Daniel and Rachel Peterson at the cupping table.  TRUST THE PROCESS | Known for elevating variety over processing impact, the folks at Hacienda La Esmeralda kept things simple with this lot, c