Panama | Finca Auromar | Geisha | Washed

Origin

• 🇵🇦 Panama· Chiriquí

Tasting notes

Character

• Clean
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Region: Piedra Candela, Renacimiento , Chiriqui Elevation: 1570-1770 masl About: Roberto Brenes is not a typical coffee producer. After studying at Columbia University in New York, he spent much of his career in finance. It was only in retirement that he turned his attention to coffee. Located in the north-west corner of Chiriquí province, Finca Auromar sits just two kilometres from the Costa Rica border, within what Roberto refers to as the GeishaGesha (Geisha)A rare, jasmine-and-bergamot scented variety originally from Ethiopia's Gesha forest, made famous by Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda. Routinely the most expensive coffee at auction. Golden Triangle, alongside farms such as Finca Hartmann and Finca Santa Teresa. The biodiversity of the area contributes to the distinct character of the coffees produced here. Careful attention to both cultivation and processing has led to consistent recognition, including multiple first-place finishes at the Best of Panama competition, most recently in 2022. For years, Roberto has referred to his washedWashed processThe fruit is removed from the seed before drying, usually with fermentation and a water rinse. Tends to give clean, transparent cups where origin character shows clearly. Geisha as Ironman, a nod to his participation in endurance events. Although now in his 80s and no longer competing, he remains active, recently completing a trek across the Cordillera mountain range that divides Panama into east and west.