i.Where the Geisha legend began
Since Hacienda La Esmeralda’s Geisha stunned the Best of Panama in 2004, Boquete has been synonymous with the variety. Its black-tea-and-flowers aromatics are like nothing else.
Altitude
1,200–1,800m
MASL
Panama · Central America · Growing region
Boqueteボケテ
Boquete spreads over the highlands at the foot of Volcán Barú in Panama’s western Chiriquí province.
Altitude 1,200–1,800 mwashednaturalanaerobic
§ 01Key Figures
Key figures
Process
washed
natural / anaerobic also / mostly washed
Body · Acidity
Light · Bright
Light · Bright
Country rank
World No. 35
Panama (production · Panama)
§ 02Overview
Overview
Boquete spreads over the highlands at the foot of Volcán Barú in Panama’s western Chiriquí province.
It shot to fame when Geisha (Gesha), with aromatics like fine tea, rewrote the price benchmarks of the specialty market.Jasmine, peach and bergamot define its lavish aromatics.
§ 03Highlights
Highlights
- Location
- Boquete, Chiriquí, western Panama
- Main varieties
- Geisha, Catuai, Typica and others
- Altitude
- 1,200–1,800 m
- Processing
- Washed / Natural / Anaerobic
- Cup character
- Jasmine, peach, mango, bergamot
§ 04Deep Read
About this region
ii.Microclimates and processing
Mist (the bajareque) and big temperature swings nurture complex flavor. In recent years experimental processing such as anaerobic fermentation has flourished too.
iii.How to enjoy it
A light roast and paper drip draw the most from Geisha’s aromatics. Rare and expensive, it rewards starting with a small amount.
§ 05Flavor Profile
Flavor profile
JasminePeachMangoBergamotBlack tea
8-Axis Flavor Radar
§ 06Brew Guide
Brewing guide
Country-level guidePaper drip
pourover
Temp
93°C
Ratio
1:16
Time
3 min 30 sec
Grind
Medium-fine
Maximizes Geisha’s complex floral and jasmine notes. Temperature control is critical.
AeroPress
aeropress
Temp
88°C
Ratio
1:13
Time
2 min
Grind
Medium
An easy way to enjoy rare Geisha — a small dose concentrates its complex flavor.
§ 07Where to Buy
Find Boquete coffee
Amazonapprox. ¥1,200+PRRakutenapprox. ¥1,400+PRYahoo! Shoppingapprox. ¥1,200+PRBlue Bottle Officialapprox. ¥1,800+PRPostCoffeeapprox. ¥1,800+TYPICAapprox. ¥2,500+
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§ 08Siblings
Other regions of Panama
§ 09Kindred Regions