Gesha (also widely and wrongly referred to as geisha) is a Coffea Arabica variety that traces its roots to the mountainous Gesha region of southwestern Ethiopia, identified in the 1930s. It’s claimed that a British Consul collected and planted the sample of this variety in Tanzania and Costa Rica around 1936 with cultivation spreading to Panama in the 1960s, the main interest being the coffee’s tolerance to several common diseases. While Panama is not among the top coffee producers in the world, it has the most expensive coffee in the world, the Panama Gesha coffee.
Since 2004, the Gesha coffee rose to prominence and continues to win outstanding contests especially when it received exceptionally high marks and broke the then record for green coffee auction prices in the 2004 Best of Panama Competition and auction.
We are proud to present to you the 543 Alpes Gesha Coffee, all the way from the famed Janson Coffee Farm in Panama. Alpes coffees have won big prizes, making them more desirable. The 2019 Best of Panama 2nd place winner was a Gesha natural lot specifically from Los Alpes, where the higher altitudes are optimal for Gesha care. This has a SCA Cup Score of 88.5, placing it in the “Excellent” category of specialty coffee, reflecting the reputation of Janson Estate.
This exceptional coffee from Janson Estate’s Alpes Lot 543 showcases the meticulous care taken in its production. The traditional washed process, with 48 hours of fermentation followed by 5 days of drying on raised beds, results in a clean, crisp, and beautifully articulated cup. On the palate, the coffee presents a harmonious blend of fruit-forward flavours. Crisp green apple and juicy pear notes lead, supported by bright citrus undertones. The lemongrass detected in the aroma translates to a refreshing, tea-like quality in the cup, reminiscent of prized black tea.
Only available in 100g and Wholebean. Very limited stocks available.
We hope you enjoy this cup of truly one of the best coffees in the world.
