Panama | Bambito Estate | Geisha | Washed

Region: Bambito, Chiriqui 

Elevation: 1660-1800 masl

About: Five generations, two microclimates, one exceptional Geisha. 

Bambito Estate has stayed in the Amar Sittón family since patriarch Alberto Sittón Ríos took it over from his father in 1945, and it's now run by his granddaughter Priscilla, her brother Rafael, and her son Ivan. High in the cloud forests of Volcán Barú, nestled between two national parks, the farm's terrain naturally splits into two zones with different sun and weather, giving it something few Geisha producers have: two distinct microclimates on one property. 

The result is a Geisha with clear, sparkling acidity and intensely perfumed florals, unmistakably Bambito. 

We've known this family since our first trip to Panama in 2010, back when they weren't yet producing enough Geisha to export. We waited, we watched, and since their first harvest in 2013, this has been one of our favourite coffees every single year.

This washed Geisha from the Bambito Estate in the Chiriqui region of Panama represents a meticulous approach to coffee production by the Amar Sittón family. Cultivated at elevations between 1660 and 1800 masl, this lot highlights the precision of the washed process, which is often utilized to emphasize a coffee's inherent clarity and structural elegance. Proud Mary Coffee highlights the resulting cup profile as having sparkling acidity and intensely perfumed florals.

While flavor profiles can vary significantly based on terroir and preparation, the Geisha varietal is widely prized for its distinct, tea-like clarity and complex aromatic qualities. When evaluating such nuanced coffees, enthusiasts often consult a flavor wheel to better identify the specific floral and acidic characteristics present in the cup. This particular offering serves as a refined example of how high-altitude cultivation and careful processing can elevate the profile of this celebrated varietal.