Hacienda La Esmeralda - Montaña 5BANC & Manantial 5NC - Natural Gesha

Details & Tasting Notes

Origin: Jaramillo + Cañas Verdes, Chiriquí, Panama
Producer: Peterson Family
Variety: Gesha
Process: Natural
Elevation: 1,800-1,900 MASL

Tastes Like: 🍓 Raspberry • 🍬 Strawberry Candy • 💐 Purple Flowers

Intro

This Gesha natural from Hacienda La Esmeralda is a rare and vibrant coffee that tells a unique story. A “happy accident” occurred when two exceptional lots—the Jaramillo Manantial 5NC and the Cañas Verdes Montaña 5BANC—were blended during overnight processing. The result is a harmonious and expressive coffee that highlights the best characteristics of both sites.

The Producer

The Peterson Family manages Hacienda La Esmeralda with a dedication to quality and innovation. Known worldwide for producing some of Panama’s most celebrated Gesha coffees, their careful attention to cultivation, harvest, and processing ensures that every lot reflects the full potential of the varietal and the region.

The Process

Originally processed separately as naturals, both lots were dried slowly in a climate-controlled environment at low, stable temperatures. The Manantial portion comes from the highest section of Jaramillo farm at 1,900 MASL, while the Montaña portion is from the Cañas Verdes plot at 1,800 MASL on the slopes of Volcán Barú. This meticulous process preserves fruit intensity, floral notes, and a clean, layered structure.

In the Cup

The cup opens with juicy raspberry sweetness, followed by notes of strawberry candy and delicate purple floral aromas. The finish is smooth and vibrant, leaving a lasting impression of clarity, balance, and playful complexity—a true showcase of Panama Gesha excellence.