Geisha/Gesha (Geisha Coffee) detailed introduction + editor's explanation 🌸☕️🍑

Geisha coffee (also known as Gesha) is a highly regarded premium coffee variety in the specialty coffee world. Known as "God in a cup" for its unique floral and fruity aromas and elegant flavor, it is highly sought after by coffee lovers worldwide. Originally from Ethiopia, Geisha coffee was recreated as a high-quality specialty coffee in the Boquete region of Panama, becoming an irreplaceable legend in the coffee world. 🌿✨

The Origin and Background of Geisha Coffee

Geisha coffee was first discovered in 1931 in the Gesha region of southwestern Ethiopia, hence the name Gesha. However, because the pronunciation resembles the Japanese word "Geisha," it is also commonly referred to as Geisha coffee. It wasn't until 2004 that Geisha coffee won the Panama Best Coffee Competition. Its unique, rich, floral-fruity aroma and highly recognizable flavor shocked the coffee world, quickly gaining fame and driving prices ever higher, making it one of the most expensive coffee varieties in the world.

Main flavor characteristics

• Floral fragrance : Rich jasmine and citrus flowers, intoxicating.

• Rich fruit flavor : citrus, peach, berry, honey and other multi-layered fruity sweetness, with a balance of sweet and sour.

• Soft tea feeling : It has a tea flavor similar to high-quality oolong tea, with a delicate and clear taste.

• Long finish : Clean and spreading sweet and sour taste, which is very memorable.

Geisha coffee plants and growing environment

Geisha has tall, slender plants with long, broad, glossy leaves. Its unique umbrella-shaped canopy makes it particularly well-suited for growing in cool, high-altitude climates. While the main production area is concentrated in the high-altitude regions of Panama, it is also cultivated in Ethiopia, Colombia, and Guatemala, each region offering distinct and nuanced flavors.

Sharing from the editor's perspective

Geisha Coffee is a legend in the boutique coffee world, its elegant floral and fruity aroma and delicate taste truly unforgettable. In Hong Kong, many boutique coffee shops have incorporated Geisha, offering single-origin pour-overs and specialty blends. A cup of Geisha is like savoring a tropical garden party, soothing both body and soul.

My personal favorite is the light roast Geisha, which offers citrus and floral notes, creating a refreshing and nuanced experience. Paired with a slow brew or pour-over, and savoring it carefully, Geisha is a favorite.

Geisha Coffee, with its unique flavor and high quality, has become an irreplaceable star in the specialty coffee world. A work of art in the coffee world, it's a captivating choice for any Hong Kong boutique coffee shop or as a gift. ☕️🌸🍑