Hacienda La Esmeralda Sweeps Best of Panama 2025 — And We've Got Their Coffees

Panama’s coffee world just made history—and we’ve got a taste of it.

At the 2025 Best of Panama (BOP) competition, Hacienda La Esmeralda set new world records with jaw-dropping scores:

Geisha Washed: 98.00 pts (World Record)
Geisha Natural: 97.00 pts (World Record)
Varietals Category: 92.88 pts

These scores weren’t just high—they were historic. Judged by 22 international experts during the annual Boquete tasting (held at CEFATI during the Boquete Coffee Festival), this year’s BOP was a celebration of excellence and innovation in specialty coffee.

And while the winning lots haven’t gone to auction yet, we’ve sourced something just as special: coffees from the same world-renowned farm, same high-altitude plots, and same Geisha varietal that led Hacienda La Esmeralda to their record-breaking performance.

What is the Best of Panama (BOP)?

The Best of Panama is the most prestigious coffee competition in the world. It brings together the best producers across Panama to showcase their top lots—especially their highly sought-after Geisha coffees.

Every year, these coffees are judged blind by international cuppers and auctioned off to roasters and collectors across the globe. Prices frequently soar into the hundreds—and sometimes thousands—of dollars per pound.

Winning at BOP means your coffee is among the best on the planet.

Why Hacienda La Esmeralda Matters

Hacienda La Esmeralda, owned by the Peterson Family, is widely credited with putting Panama Geisha on the global map. Back in 2004, their first Geisha lot stunned judges at BOP and forever changed the trajectory of specialty coffee.

Since then, Esmeralda has become a symbol of elegance, innovation, and terroir-driven coffee. Their coffees are known for expressive florals, clean fruit, and silky textures—earning them consistent acclaim and top honours around the world.

In 2025, they set new records—again. It’s no exaggeration to say: this is the farm that defines Geisha.

What We’re Pouring: From the Same Plots, Same Process, Same Magic

We’re beyond thrilled to offer small-format 100g releases of several Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha coffees from the 2024 harvest—grown on the same celebrated plots and processed with the same care and precision as the BOP 2025 winners.

While these aren’t the specific lots entered into this year’s competition (those will go to auction soon), they represent the same calibre, same terroir, and same signature Esmeralda magic.

🌸 Buenos Aires Washed Geisha 6FB

Tasting Notes: Orange Blossom, White Peach, Black Tea, Lemon Zest
Elegant and structured. This washed Geisha mirrors the profile that just scored 98.00 pts at BOP 2025.

🍓 Buenos Aires Natural Geisha 4NB & 6NB

Tasting Notes: Strawberry, Mango, Hibiscus, Concord Grape | Peach, Jasmine, Brown Sugar
Juicy and layered, these natural lots are classic Esmeralda: lush fruit, floral lift, and silky balance.

✨ Noria Anaerobic Natural Geisha 4ANC

Tasting Notes: Passionfruit, White Peach, Bergamot, Jasmine
From the high-elevation Noria plot, this coffee showcases the creativity of anaerobic fermentation. Complex, tropical, and elegant.

🌺 Nido Natural Geisha Nano Lot 2NC

Tasting Notes: Bergamot, Coffee Blossom, Mango, Plum
A nano lot from one of the farm’s most prized parcels. Delicate and refined, with the signature clarity that sets Esmeralda apart.

Why These Coffees Deserve the Spotlight

These lots are:

Harvested just before the record-setting BOP 2025 lots
Grown on the same farms, same varietals, and same plots
Processed using identical methods (washed, natural, anaerobic natural)
Only available in limited 100g formats

If you’ve ever wanted to taste what world-class coffee really means, this is it. No auctions, no waiting lists—just pure access.

Taste the Legacy

The Best of Panama 2025 proved once again that Hacienda La Esmeralda sits at the peak of specialty coffee.

And now, you can experience that for yourself. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or an adventurous drinker, these coffees offer a rare opportunity to connect with one of the most storied producers on earth—without leaving your kitchen.

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