Hacienda La Esmeralda, renowned for its acclaimed Panamanian coffee, has announced the date for its annual auction this year. The event, titled “20 years of Esmeralda Geisha: A Tribute to the Panama Highlands,” will be held on August 22 in collaboration with M-Cultivo, marking a significant milestone since the discovery of the farm’s prized Panama Geisha coffee.
Alexandra Peterson, a fourth-generation producer at Hacienda La Esmeralda, emphasized the auction’s theme reflecting the farm’s commitment to biodiversity conservation: “This year’s auction theme represents the diversity of life on our farms. The emergence of the Geisha variety has allowed us to invest in the preservation of the native flora and fauna that surrounds our coffee. We hope to continue this tradition for decades to come.”
Peterson expressed pride in the farm’s journey and community: “Celebrating 20 years of Geisha is a momentous occasion for us. Our journey has been one of growth and learning. Today, as we look back, I am proud of our team and the community we have built together.”
Registration for the auction is currently open, offering attendees the opportunity to bid on Esmeralda’s top-performing Geisha coffees of the season. Additionally, participants can purchase a sample set ahead of the auction.
Located in the volcanic highlands of Boquete, Panama, Hacienda La Esmeralda has been cultivating coffee for decades. Recognized as pioneers of Panamanian Geisha coffee, the farm first gained prominence at the Best of Panama competition in 2004.