Hacienda La Esmeralda Buenos Aires 3 Banc Natural

Origin: Panama 

Farm: Jaramillo

Altitude: 1675 m

Variety: Gesha 

Process: Natural

Hacienda La Esmeralda. Without them, the remarkable Gesha variety might not be what it is today. In 2004, the Peterson family won the Best of Panama competition with their exceptional Gesha coffee, a variety that was previously unknown in the region. This iconic farm has been instrumental in shaping the global reputation of Panama’s Gesha coffee and remains one of the most renowned farms in the world.

This lot was harvested on January 24th, 2025, from the Buenos Aires lot at Jaramillo’s farm. After harvest, the coffee cherries were pre-dried for two days on raised beds outdoors. They were then fermented for five days in a stainless steel anaerobic tank located in a cold fermentation room. The drying process was completed over 35 days in a climate-controlled drying room, an indoor facility with constant airflow and precise control of temperature and humidity.

This natural lot offers vibrant tropical intensity and impressive complexity. It reveals layers of juicy yellow fruits, with a refined freshness and a delicate, sweet floral, tea-like quality.