Hacienda la Esmeralda [Nido 9FB]
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#### **Exceptional nano-lot by Hacienda La Esmeralda** This magnificent Geisha embodies all the know-how and excellence of Hacienda La Esmeralda. From a nano-lot of barely one hectare, located at an altitude of 2050 meters in the heart of the Cañas Verdes farm, this rare coffee is hand-picked from eight-year-old trees, at the peak of their aromatic potential. After meticulous picking, the cherries are pulped and then fermented for 72 hours in a low-temperature room, in order to preserve all the finesse of their sensory profile. The coffee is then slowly dried on raised beds for 11 days. In the cup, it reveals a remarkable aromatic complexity, where it combines... #### Hacienda la Esmeralda **Cradle of Panamanian Geisha** Operated by the Peterson family, Hacienda la Esmeralda is globally recognized for having revealed the exceptional potential of Geisha, becoming an essential reference in the world of specialty coffee. Thanks to high altitudes, unique microclimates and meticulous know-how, La Esmeralda produces lots of unparalleled purity and aromatic complexity. This is where modern Geisha was born, a legendary coffee, cultivated with precision and passion. More precisely, in 2004, Hacienda La Esmeralda presented a 100% Geisha coffee for the first time in the Best of Panama competition. This batch, from high altitudes, dazzled the judges with its floral aromas and liveliness, very similar to the profiles of Ethiopian coffees. The farm won the Best of Panama 2004 title, setting an auction price record. The success did not stop there. In the 2025 edition of the Best of Panama, Hacienda La Esmeralda won the three main categories (Geisha Washed, Geisha Natural, Varietals) with historical scores: 98.00 points in Washed Geisha (best score ever awarded) 97.00 points in Natural Geisha They also received the Panama Cup, awarded to the best producer of the year.
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