This is our first-ever lot from Hacienda La Esmeralda. Cañas Verdes SL-34 5 BANC Natural was harvested on 13 February 2025 at 1,750 msl. We chose it for its vibrant fruit nature, clear structure, and a tea-like finish. After harvest, the cherries spent three days pre-drying on raised beds, five days sealed in stainless-steel anaerobic tanks in the cold room, then 51 days of slow, climate-controlled drying with constant airflow and stable temperature and humidity. In the cup: cherry brightness, jasmine and honeyed sweetness. The mouthfeel is silky, the line is tea-like, and the finish is long and clean. In 2025, Esmeralda won Panama’s “triple crown” at Best of Panama - Best Geisha Washed, Best Geisha Natural and Best Varietal - and the pedigree shows here. This Natural SL-34 lot scored 91 points. Our thanks to the Hacienda La Esmeralda team - one of specialty coffee’s most influential estates. We’re honoured to finally feature one of their lots. Special thanks to Jaime at Calderas Coffees, whose sourcing has given us unprecedented access to some of the world’s best farmers and coffees.