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In 2004, Hacienda la Esmeralda sparked the modern Gesha coffee movement when they identified this prized plant on the Mario lot. Originally purchased by the Peterson family in the 1960s as cattle pasture, the land had nurtured coffee since the 1890s. By 1988, the family pivoted, focusing on redeveloping the farm exclusively for coffee.
We taste notes of Orange Creamsicle, Skittles, and Jasmine.
Our brewing recommendation:
Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:17
Grind: Slightly finer
Bloom: 1:2 for 30s
Total Brew: 3:45
TDS: 1.4
Extraction: 20.50%We recommend a continuous and heavy pour, try to not go over 3:45 as this coffee has a tendency to choke.
Three Panamanian Geshas, each shaped by distinct cold-processing techniques. This dial guide breaks down how to brew them with precision—and unlock their full clarity, sweetness, and complexity in the cup.
Our recommended dial for pour over:
Dose: 20g
Ratio: 1:17
Grind: Coarser to Slightly Coarser than Neutral
Introducing the Red Sun Tasting Set — three Gesha coffees from Panama and Ethiopia that each capture a unique expression of terroir, craft, and character. From the steep slopes of Hacienda La Esmeralda’s Jaramillo farm to the biodiverse ridges of Finca Santa Teresa and the wild forest edge of Gesha Village, this set is a journey through some of the world’s most remarkable coffee origins.
A good coffee captures a flavor, a great coffee captures a place. The rarest coffees capture a moment.
Red Sun is our invitation to explore excellence — one cup at a time.
Dose: 21g
Ratio: 1:16.2
Grind: Neutral
Bloom: 1:2 for 30s
Total Brew: 2:50
TDS: 1.45
Extraction: 20.50%
The Villa Betulia Sidra dialed really quickly for us. We found the best dial to be a grind size around neutral combined with a 21g dose to produce a TDS of 1.45% and extraction of 20.5%. In general, I’m noticing that Sidra varieties taste great with a 21g dose. The higher dose amplifies the fruity and candy notes. This coffee tastes like candy when dialed well and should have a long, sweet, juicy aftertaste.
