Geisha Gran del Val

A beautifully expressive Panama Geisha from Gran Del Val — a fourth‑generation estate in the mountains of Boquete. This lot showcases elegant florals, bright sweetness and the signature clarity that makes Panama Geisha one of the world’s most sought‑after coffees.

Floral, fruit‑forward and sweet.  Bergamot, Fine tea, Milk Chocolate, Tropical Fruit, Sugary Sweetness.

The Gran Del Val Legacy

Gran Del Val represents four generations of dedication to coffee cultivation. The story begins in 1914, when Gabriel de Dianous established the family’s first coffee plantation. In 1991, the second generation — led by Ricardo Fernández Carazo and Teresita de Dianous — founded Cafetalera Fernández, the family business that continues to process and commercialise their coffees today.

The estate sits in the mountains of Boquete, reaching up to 1,600 masl, enriched by volcanic soil, cool temperatures and the region’s famous Bajareque mist. This fine drizzle creates a unique microclimate that slows cherry maturation and enhances sweetness — ideal conditions for producing exceptional Panama Geisha.

Gran Del Val is known for its standout varieties: Typica, Geisha, Java, Caturra and Catuai.

This lot was harvested in early February and processed with precision:

- Cherries were depulped at Gran Del Val.

- Seeds fermented at 18°C under 5 psi pressure for 3 days.

- A mixed‑culture inoculum was used, including: Torulaspora delbrueckii, Pichia kluyveri, Framgarden Kveik, and Metschnikowia reukaufii.

- After fermentation, the coffee dried on raised beds for 15 days until reaching quality standards.

This controlled fermentation enhances the Geisha’s natural florals, fruit complexity and sweet, tea‑like structure.

Why Panama Geisha Is So Special

Panama Geisha is globally celebrated for its floral intensity, tea‑like clarity, and high‑altitude sweetness. The combination of volcanic soil, cool misty microclimates and slow cherry maturation creates flavours unmatched anywhere else.

Boquete is one of Panama’s most prized Geisha‑growing regions — producing coffees with exceptional aromatics, structure and elegance.

This Gran Del Val lot is a perfect example: floral, fruit‑driven, sweet and beautifully expressive.

Origin

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Origin: Panama

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Region:  Boquete

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Producer: de Dianous–Fernández family

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Varietal: Geisha

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Altitude: 1600 MASL

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Process: Depulped

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Roast Level: Light (Optimized for Clarity)

To fully appreciate the tea-like complexity of this Single Origin Geisha, we recommend a pour-over method (V60 or Chemex):

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Dose: 18g

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Yield: 300ml

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Temp: 94°C

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Time: 3:00 mins