Panama Finca Esther - Lot 49 Geisha

The Story Finca Esther is a part of MásCafé Panama coffee farms in Boquete Panama located in the Chiriqui Province district of Boquete at 1550 Mts. Nested on the slopes of the Baru volcano, the conditions and diversity of the ecosystem create a unique terroir for growing coffee. The farm is led by Martin Santos Chavez and Esther Leung, who are at the forefront of innovation in processes such as yeasts, carbonic macerations, fermentations and slow drying. I began speaking with Martin across Instagram in 2021, exchanging samples and was blown away by the flavour of his coffee. Now in 2025, I’m really excited and proud to be entering our 3rd year directly sourcing numerous lots to showcase the astounding work taking place on the farm’s. Lot 49 is a classic washed process. Which was chosen to highlight Geisha’s signature delicate floral, and critusy notes that have made it such a beloved varietal. The meticulous process begins in the fields, where each cherry is handpicked one by one by th