Lost Origin Don Manuel Washed Geisha Lot 81 100g

milk chocolate / orange zest / dried fig / red apple

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Lost Origin Coffee Lab is a boutique coffee processor based in Panama, dedicated to spotlighting small-batch microlots through innovative, proprietary methods. By partnering directly with local farmers, they focus on refining processes that highlight each coffee’s terroir and unique characteristics.

Don Manuel is a third-generation farmer in Chiriquí, Panama, cultivating coffee at around 1,600–1,800 meters above sea level. His meticulous approach includes selective handpicking of ripe cherries and careful maintenance of the farm’s volcanic soil—practices that ensure every bean captures the purity of its environment.

With Lost Origin Don Manuel Lot 81, you’ll first notice a smooth milk chocolate foundation lifted by a splash of orange zest. As the cup cools, hints of dried fig and red apple reveal themselves, adding layers of subtle sweetness. The overall experience is balanced, with a gentle acidity and a silky finish that lingers.

This lot employs a washed process with a twist—an extended fermentation period in carefully monitored tanks. After fermentation, the beans are thoroughly rinsed and dried on raised beds, locking in the coffee’s clean, nuanced profile and vibrant character.

Produced by Don Manuel in the Chiriquí region of Panama · Chiriquí, the Lost Origin Don Manuel Washed Geisha Lot 81 represents a meticulous approach to cultivation. This Geisha lot is processed using the washed method, a technique often employed to highlight the inherent clarity and acidity of the bean. Roasted by Rosso Coffee Roasters, the profile balances the delicate, tea-like elegance typically associated with this varietal against a structured sweetness.

When evaluating the cup, drinkers may identify notes of milk chocolate, orange zest, dried fig, and red apple. While washed coffees are frequently celebrated for their clean finish and bright, crisp profiles, the specific expression of these flavors can be mapped against the flavor wheel to better understand the interplay between the fruit-forward acidity and the deeper, cocoa-toned base. This selection offers a refined look at how high-elevation terroir influences the final character of a classic washed preparation.