Hacienda La Esmeralda - Mario #5 *Rare*

by Offshoot Coffee

Flavour notes: Lemon Candy, Green Tea, White Peach, JasmineFarm: Hacienda La EsmeraldaLot name: Mario #5Variety: GeishaProcess: WashedCountry: PanamaRegion: JaramilloElevation: 1650maslThis lot comes from the Mario plot located in Jaramillo Farm.After harvest, the coffee cherries were washed and then dried for 6 days on concrete patio.Hacienda La Esmeralda, a renowned coffee producer in Panama, has played a pivotal role in the history of the Geisha coffee variety.In the early 2000s, when the Geisha coffee was relatively unknown and underappreciated, it was an Ethiopian variety that made it’s way to Central America, planted as a wind breaker as it was a tall tree.Hacienda La Esmeralda recognized its potential and began cultivating it on their plantation.Through their meticulous care and cultivation techniques, Hacienda La Esmeralda showcased the true potential of Geisha coffee.The unique terroir of the Boquete region, combined with the Peterson family's dedication to quality, allowed th