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HACIENDA LA ESMERALDA GESHA
Hacienda La Esmeralda
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Hacienda La Esmeralda
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Hacienda La Esmeralda
Hacienda La Esmeralda is a world-renowned, family-run coffee estate located in the highlands of Boquete, Panama. They are widely credited with reintroducing the Geisha variety to the global specialty coffee market in 2004, establishing a new standard for aromatic and flavor complexity.
History
Originally purchased by Rudolph A. Peterson in 1967, the estate initially focused on cattle and dairy production, with coffee cultivation dating back to 1890. In the mid-1980s, the family shifted their focus toward specialty coffee, expanding their holdings to include the Palmira and Jaramillo farms. In 2004, the farm gained international fame after discovering the exceptional quality of the Geisha variety growing on their land.
Published coffees linked to Hacienda La Esmeralda
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-28