Hacienda La Esmeralda [Noria 3 NBI]

Hacienda La Esmeralda is one of the key names in modern specialty coffee. The Peterson family brought focused attention to Geisha and introduced it to the Best of Panama, where it reshaped global expectations of quality. Jaramillo Farm sits at the centre of this story. It was a separated lot from this mountain that first revealed the potential of Geisha and led to its rediscovery and rise in value worldwide.

Jaramillo is a place defined by altitude, cold air and long standing shade trees. The mountain climate is wet and cool, which supports slow cherry development and clear aromatic expression. The slopes rise sharply, with sections close to forty degrees, which makes harvesting manual and demanding. These conditions create a natural filter that limits yield but enhances structure and purity. Many of Esmeralda’s highest performing microlots continue to come from small patches on these slopes.

Noria sits high on these slopes at about 1700 m a.s.l., a site where Geisha shows clarity and lift. The variety’s Ethiopian genetics respond well to the colder temperatures, producing a profile that is elegant and expressive. This environment continues to yield some of Esmeralda’s top performing micro lots.

Noria 3 NBI was dried as a Natural on raised beds for sixty eight days. The slow drying window supports clean fruit development and helps lock in structure without over fermentation. It is a process that suits the altitude and gives the team full control over pace and uniformity.

This lot carries the legacy of Panama Geisha at its origin. It connects the early rediscovery of the variety with the ongoing work that keeps these mountains at the forefront of quality. Customers receive a micro lot with true pedigree from a producer whose influence continues to define standards across the industry.