Why is Gesha Panama coffee the most prominent among Gesha’s origins?
Originating from Ethiopia, Gesha is a wild coffee variety renowned for its exceptional flavor quality and market value. After gaining recognition from the global coffee community, this variety was introduced and cultivated in East African countries, South America, and even Asia. However, the most sought-after and associated name when mentioning this variety is Gesha Panama coffee. Why are Gesha varieties in Panama so outstanding? Explore with XLIII Coffee!
Panama is where Gesha Coffee shines
According to the International Trade Center Coffee Guide, Gesha is an Ethiopian local variety with origins in the Gesha region of Ethiopia. It was discovered in the 1930s and introduced to some countries such as Kenya, Tanzania, and Costa Rica. However, it was not until the 2000s that this coffee variety caught the attention of the global market. In 2004, the Gesha lot from the farm Hacienda La Esmeralda excellently won the Best of Panama award and broke the price record that year at 21 USD/Ib (about 514,395 VND/Ib). Subsequently, manufacturers worldwide relied on Gesha’s prominence at Hacienda La Esmeralda to drive consumer demand for Gesha. In addition, in later years, Gesha Panama continuously won the best titles at competitions and ranked first in the bidding price category. This caused Gesha Panama to leave an indelible impression in the minds of the coffee community.
Gesha Panama has continuously won the best titles at famous coffee competitions
The soil makes Gesha Panama special
Gesha is particularly sensitive to environmental factors. They thrive under specific conditions of soil, temperature, altitude, and unique ecosystems. So, in theory, Gesha could be grown anywhere along the Coffee Belt. Gesha is grown in most coffee-producing countries such as Ethiopia, Malawi, Colombia, Costa Rica, Mexico, Taiwan, and Indonesia all grow Gesha.
However, not all lands in the Coffee Belt produce the top-quality Gesha plots. Experienced Gesha growers note that finding an area with the necessary and sufficient conditions for cultivation is challenging. Among them, Gesha Panama coffee in the Chiriqui highlands is said to have the highest quality. This place possesses a combination of volcanic soil accumulated over millennia, an average altitude of 700 – 1,070 m, and diverse nature and microclimates. That’s why growing areas in this area often produce coffee lots with scores above the 90 SCA threshold and unique flavor profiles.
Panamanian gesha in the Chiriqui highlands is said to be of the highest quality
What makes Gesha Panama stand out the most?
Panama has had a good start in the specialty coffee market. At the same time, thanks to the favor of nature, Gesha seeds grown in this country have always received recognition and popularity over the years. Beyond natural advantages, Panamanian coffee growers diligently refine their production process to solidify Gesha Panama’s preeminence as the variety’s most celebrated origin. Many manufacturers are always looking for ways to implement the best farming practices and innovative processing methods to bring unique qualities to their products. Farms also actively invest in renovation and sustainable development to increasingly improve the quality and differentiation of products.
Panama always becomes the focus with the title of the most prominent origin
Although not where it originated, Gesha Panama has become prominent in the coffee world. This may be due to the uniqueness of nature and the long journey of efforts of this country’s workers. While Panama reigns supreme, other Gesha-producing regions cultivate their own distinct qualities and strive for recognition. If you want to experience high-quality Gesha coffee, visit XLIII Coffee stores!
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