Coronado 6S Gesha Washed

This soft, intricate coffee opens with aromas of apricot, hyacinth, and amaretto. Notes of lemon balm, amaretto, and honeydew in the brewed cup accompany green grape sweetness. Nectarine and lemon zest linger in the finish.

Includes a booklet with tasting notes, brewing suggestions, a detailed map with farm information, and a bit of Hacienda La Esmeralda history.

Details

Producer: Hacienda La Esmeralda Farm: Cañas Verdes Region: Cañas Verdes, Boquete Altitude: 1,700 masl Varietal: Gesha Process: Washed Roast: Light Notes: Apricot, Lemon Balm, Amaretto

Available whole bean only in a 50g jar or a 4oz pouch. This coffee roasts and ships on Mondays + Thursdays only.

The Story

Cañas Verdes has a distinct three to four month dry season, but even then, the air is cool. Half of Cañas Verdes is part of the original Peterson holdings, purchased in 1967, which had previously been dedicated to pasture for beef and, later, dairy cattle. Several small growers had grown coffee in this hard-to-reach area for some time. After the rediscovery of the Gesha variety in 2004, the Peterson family began purchasing smaller lots around the original Cañas Verdes farm and expanding production. Since then, many award-winning Esmeralda Gesha lots have come from the hillsides of Cañas Verdes.

Direct Trade

We've been proud to offer Geshas from Hacienda La Esmeralda for more than a decade. All of their farms are Rainforest Alliance Certified, attesting to Esmeralda's sustainable practices: reuse of leftover coffee pulp as a fertilizer; forest maintenance along watersheds; timing coffee tree pruning around bird nesting season; use of hydroelectricity and sustainable wood burning to run the coffee mill; and more.

On our most recent visit, in April 2023, our green coffee buyer was impressed by the Petersons' continued spirit of experimentation. They are testing 32 different processes, including combinations of fermentations, yeast inoculations, and drying techniques. Working with a local university, they have begun isolating and culturing native yeasts found at their farms and on coffee cherries, including different genera such as Pichia, Candida, and Saccharomyces. The various yeasts have been used to inoculate coffee fermentations, with the most successful trials increasing the floral and stone fruit qualities inherent to Gesha when compared to commercial alternatives.

The Coronado 6S Gesha Washed, sourced from the renowned Hacienda La Esmeralda in the Boquete region of Panama · Boquete, represents a meticulous approach to coffee production. Cultivated at 1700 masl, this lot features the Gesha varietal, which is widely celebrated in the specialty industry for its distinct, tea-like clarity and complex aromatic profile. By utilizing a washed process, the producers emphasize the inherent brightness and structural elegance of the bean, allowing the specific characteristics of the terroir to shine through.

Roasted by PT's Coffee Roasting, this selection offers a nuanced cup profile defined by notes of apricot, lemon balm, and amaretto. While washed coffees are often prized for their clean acidity and refined finish, enthusiasts can explore how these specific descriptors align with the broader flavor wheel to better understand the intricate balance achieved in this particular harvest.