Mil Cumbres Geisha Washed

This is our first time buying from Mil Cumbres, after tasting their coffee for a few years, we got in touch with Mario from Mil Cumbres and visited him last time we were in Panama. The drive up to his farm is quite treacherous, with frequent flooding, steep cliffs, and a worn out track guiding the way. But once you're there, it's a stunning view almost from coast to coast of Chiriqui. The farm sits on a ridge from Volcan Baru where a very unique microclimate exists - with a mix of sun and heavy clouds all within a few minutes of each other, along with persistent winds. 

This leads to some very interesting growing conditions where fruit ripens slower than other similar altitudes, and creates incredible potential for the  cherries for processing. For this lot: cherries are hand‑picked at peak ripeness, depulped, washed, and then dried slowly on raised beds to preserve clarity. They're then moved to indoor driers to finish the drying process in the later stages of drying. This gentle dehydration allows the fruit‑forward sweetness to deepen without overwhelming the varietal’s expression.

In the cup, expect bright acidity and a lively mouthfeel that is full of bright yellow fruits and a gripping texture, all the while a boquete of florals is present from hot to cold.

This coffee is a classic Panama Geisha Washed - ideal for both filter and espresso, this lot embodies what we look for at Rose: a coffee with clarity, sweetness, and expressive terroir. This lot from Mario was so great, we'll likely be getting more again next year! Don't miss out!