PALENZUELA | WASHED GEISHA

Palenzuela Coffee Reserve brings that experience together with one of Panama's great coffee growing families. The Palenzuelas' journey into coffee began with Gonzalo and Yrma Palenzuela, who started Agricola Geisha after retirement. What began almost as a hobby became a serious pursuit of quality, with their farms in the highlands of Chiriquí eventually producing award winning Geisha and Pacamara. Manuel's involvement adds another layer to that story, bringing his experience in processing and sensory evaluation into the creation of distinctive small Geisha lots.

Geisha in Panama is something special. Originally from Ethiopia eventually made its way through Africa and Central America, the variety found an extraordinary home in Panama's high elevation volcanic landscapes. Cool temperatures slow cherry maturation, while altitude, mist, rainfall and volcanic soils help create the incredible aromatic complexity the variety has become famous for. Panama ultimately brought the variety onto the world stage, establishing it as one of the most celebrated and sought after coffees in specialty coffee today.