Geisha

Geisha (also spelled Gesha) originated near the town of Gesha in southwestern Ethiopia and was collected in the 1930s. It gained worldwide fame in 2004 when Hacienda La Esmeralda in Panama's Boquete region won the Best of Panama auction with a Geisha lot. The variety produces extraordinarily aromatic cups with jasmine-like florals, bergamot citrus, tropical fruit, and tea-like delicacy. Geisha commands the highest prices in specialty coffee.

Susceptible to coffee leaf rust and coffee berry disease; no resistance traits documented. Predates systematic rust breeding programs. Premium prices in Panama and Colombia support intensive fungicide management.

What is Geisha coffee?

Geisha (Gesha) coffee — the world's most prized variety with jasmine florals, bergamot citrus, and tea-like elegance.

What species is Geisha coffee?

Geisha belongs to the Arabica species.

Where does Geisha coffee originate from?

Geisha coffee originates from Ethiopia.

At what altitude does Geisha grow?

Geisha grows optimally at 1400-2000m.