Read More: Trapiche Geisha

Trapiche is a washed Geisha micro-lot from Hacienda La Esmeralda in Boquete, Panama, grown at 1,700 meters by the Peterson family. It's named after an old sugar mill, and a trapiche is also a gemstone with a six-point star; a trapiche emerald is the rarest emerald in the world.

Delicate jasmine and lemon verbena open to honey, white peach and oolong tea. As the cup cools, it turns to dessert: lemon meringue and hints of raspberry mousse.

Hacienda La Esmeralda is the epicenter of the rediscovery of the Geisha variety and the subsequent fascination the Specialty Coffee industry has had with the variety. In 2004, the Peterson family decided to separate lots based on their location on the farm, and kept them separated throughout processing. By doing so, the Peterson's were able to isolate the cup profile of the Geisha variety, experiencing the juicy acidity and multi-layered aromatics that Geisha has to offer. While common practice today, this decision to separate lots was progressive and experimental at the time.

Due to the high premium these coffees garner during auction, Hacienda La Esmeralda is able to pay its harvesters three times the typical wage, ensuring a good standard of living as well as the highest quality work. By carefully dividing each lot as it is picked, specific clusters of trees are targeted during the harvest, building unique microlots for the most quality-conscious buyers.

La Esmeralda's industry-leading environmental sustainability practices and support for employees and their families have made us proud to partner with the Peterson family for many years.