Flying Goat Coffee
Panama Esmeralda Auction Lot 7
| Roaster Location: | Healdsberg, California |
| Coffee Origin: | Boquete growing region, western Panama |
| Roast Level: | Light |
| Agtron: | 63/86 |
| Review Date: | September 2008 |
| Aroma: | 8 |
| Acidity: | 8 |
| Body: | 8 |
| Flavor: | 8 |
| Aftertaste: | 8 |
Blind Assessment
Sweet-toned, gently bright aroma: flowers, flowering grass, honey, a hint of cocoaish chocolate. In the cup lushly tart, deeply floral (jasmine, honeysuckle), with continued honey and crisp cocoa notes. The flowers in particular carry into a sweet finish.
Notes
This coffee is Rainforest Alliance certified, meaning it was produced following sustainable ecological and socio-economic criteria developed by the Sustainable Agricultural Network, a coalition of independent, environment-focused non-governmental organizations. Coffee from trees of the botanical variety "Gesha" or "Geisha" grown on farmer Price Peterson's Hacienda La Esmeralda in Panama has for the last several years consistently broken records paid for a green coffee. With its bold, boat-shaped beans and distinctive floral and chocolate cup, the Esmeralda Panama Gesha continues one of the world's most unique coffees. Flying Goat Coffee is a leading boutique retail/wholesale roaster located in the wine country of northern California. Visit
Who Should Drink It
A lushly balanced, lighter-roasted version of this unique and precious coffee.
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This review originally appeared in the September, 2008 tasting report: The Rainforest Alternative: Twelve plus One Rainforest-Certified Coffees
