LIMITED | PANAMA | Altieri Coffee | Geisha | Washed
by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne
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Quick Facts
Origin
Panama
Process
Washed
Variety
Geisha
Roast Type
filter
Tasting Notes
citrus
by Proud Mary Coffee – Proud Mary Coffee Melbourne
Origin
Panama
Process
Washed
Variety
Geisha
Roast Type
filter
<p><meta charset="utf-8"><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US" class="TextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">Eugene Altieri (Don Gene) started growing coffee in Boquete over 20 years ago. With no prior experience in the coffee industry but a keen business mind, Don Gene saw the potential for a thriving family business. The family's two </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">farms;</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"> Mima and </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW221272347 BCX0">Pipim</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW221272347 BCX0">are located in</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"> Alto Quiel and Alto Lino respectively, and are planted with </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW221272347 BCX0">Caturra</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW221272347 BCX0">Catuai</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">, Typica, and Geisha. Altieri's Geisha has a storied lineage with exceptional quality; Don Gene </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">purchased</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"> Geisha seeds from the Peterson family of Hacienda La Esmeralda who reintroduced Geisha to the world in 2004, winning the Best of Panama competition. After Don Gene's (semi)</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">retirement </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">seven</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"> years ago, the family business is now run by his children, </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">including </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">Anna Lynn and Francisco, and farm manager Roger Pitti. </span><span class="NormalTextRun AdvancedProofingIssueV2Themed SCXW221272347 BCX0">All of</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"> the Altieri family’s Geisha </span><span class="NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW221272347 BCX0">is</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"> planted at Mima Estate, just to the Southeast of the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">Volcán</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">Barú</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"> National Park, and the different sections on the farm are named after Eugene’s grandchildren. This Geisha is from the </span><span class="NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW221272347 BCX0">Chombi</span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0"> </span><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW221272347 BCX0">section of Mima Estate and was processed using the traditional washed method, to produce that classic profile of citrus, florals, and elegance, that we all expect from Panamanian Geisha. </span></span><span class="EOP SCXW221272347 BCX0" data-ccp-props='{"201341983":0,"335559740":240}'> </span></p> <p class="p1"><br></p> <p class="p1"><span style="color: #565454;"><strong>How to Drink:</strong> Just like you wouldn't add soda to your best whiskey, this amazing coffee is meant to be drank black with no sugar or cream. </span></p> <div><br></div>
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