Just how much diversity is there within Gesha in Panama?
The story of Gesha is a remarkable one. According to World Coffee Research, this highly sought-after variety was initially found in the forests of Ethiopia...
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Just how much diversity is there within Gesha in Panama?
The story of Gesha is a remarkable one. According to World Coffee Research, this highly sought-after variety was initially found in the forests of Ethiopia in the 1930s. From there, it was sent to research institutes in Tanzania, Kenya, and Costa Rica before making its way to Panama in the 1960s. Since then, the country has become synonymous with Gesha, largely thanks to high-end auctions like Best of Panama (BoP)… read more
The story of Gesha is a remarkable one. According to World Coffee Research, this highly sought-after variety was initially found in the forests of Ethiopia in the 1930s. From there, it was sent to research institutes in Tanzania, Kenya, and… read more
The Papayo variety: Why you might see this coffee at competitions
Although it’s still a niche market, interest in rare and exclusive varieties has certainly been growing in recent years. In some cases, it’s the mystery...
Chiroso: An up-and-coming competition coffee?
In recent years, demand for rare and exclusive varieties has increased in specialty coffee – mostly as a result of their presence at high-level coffee...
Panama, Colombia, Ethiopia: There is no “best” origin for Gesha coffee
For 20 years, Gesha has remained one of the most sought-after varieties in the world. After its meteoric rise to specialty coffee fame in 2004,...
Ultra-rare coffee varieties: How they rise and fall
It all started with Gesha. In 2004, Hacienda la Esmeralda entered one of its Gesha varieties into the annual Best of Panama auction. It sold...
Pink Bourbon: a new darling of specialty coffee?
It’s no secret that the specialty coffee sector loves new and exciting arabica varieties – and this is most notable at competitions. During the final...
What is Typica Mejorado & will it become more popular in coffee shops?
Time after time at the World Barista Championship, competitors have been using more exclusive and rare coffee varieties and species. We’ve seen this in 2015...
What is the AC1 coffee variety & could it become more popular?
In recent years, interest in naturally low-caffeine varieties has certainly grown. We have seen more and more low-caf coffees like Laurina and Aramosa available in...
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In recent years, specialty coffee’s fixation with unusual and rare coffees has only been growing. This fascination is particularly noticeable at the World Barista Championship,...
Are single origin coffees actually “better” than blends?
In practically every third wave coffee shop around the world, you’ll find at least one single origin available as espresso or filter. Both coffee professionals...
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Around the world, many consumers prefer to drink coffee which contains less caffeine. For some, it’s essential. Typically, people looking to minimise their caffeine intake...