panama coffee
Panama Kotowa Geisha - Washed
by calico coffee · london, uk
you'll taste lemon before grapefruit. this is panama kotowa geisha - washed, a honey panama from calico coffee.
lemongrapefruitcitrus zestjasminefloralblack teatea-likehoneyhoneycomb
the bean
- origin
- panama
- region
- boquete
- process
- honey
- status
- in stock
the panama kotowa geisha washed is a geisha variety from boquete, panama, processed using the honey method by calico coffee. honey processing, where some fruit mucilage is left on the bean during drying, adds body and sweetness while keeping the clarity that geisha is known for. in the cup expect lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest up front, with jasmine and floral notes through the middle, and a finish that moves toward black tea and honeycomb. it rewards a pour over or filter brew at a slightly lower temperature, around 90 to 92 degrees celsius, to let the delicate floral and tea-like qualities come through without turning sharp.
common questions
What does Panama Kotowa Geisha - Washed taste like?
it leads with lemon, grapefruit, and citrus zest, then opens into jasmine and broader floral tones. the finish settles into black tea and honeycomb, giving it a dry, tea-like quality alongside gentle sweetness.
How is Panama Kotowa Geisha - Washed grown and processed?
the coffee is a geisha variety grown in boquete, panama, and processed using the honey method, meaning some of the fruit mucilage remains on the bean during drying. despite the name including washed, the listed process is honey, which tends to produce a slightly fuller body and added sweetness compared to a fully washed geisha.
How should I brew Panama Kotowa Geisha - Washed?
a filter or pour over method suits this coffee well, keeping the floral and tea-like notes clear and distinct. brewing at 90 to 92 degrees celsius helps avoid over-extraction, which can push the citrus character toward bitterness.
about calico coffee
you notice the filter bar first, hand-built and low, the kind of thing someone who trained as an architect would obsess over. junchao jonny huang did exactly that before placing third at the 2023 uk brewers cup and opening calico on lower marsh near waterloo. dark wood, soft light, no wasted gestures. huang roasts some of the coffee himself, sources his own green, and still brings in guest roasters when it makes sense. every drink comes with an origin card. considered without being precious about it.
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