panama coffee
015 - Esmeralda Special Natural Gesha
by colonna & small's · bath, uk
you'll taste jasmine before floral. this is 015 - esmeralda special natural gesha, a natural panama from colonna & small's.
jasminefloral
the bean
- origin
- panama
- process
- natural
- varietal
- gesha
- status
- in stock
esmeralda special natural gesha from colonna & small's is a panamanian gesha, one of the most recognisable varietals in specialty coffee, processed using the natural method where the cherry dries around the seed. that drying process amplifies fruit character and floral intensity, which aligns with the jasmine and floral notes listed here. the result is a fragrant, aromatic cup that rewards gentle brew methods. filter brewing, whether pour-over or a slow batch, tends to preserve the delicate floral register without muddying it. use water around 90-93°c and a medium-fine grind to let the aromatics come through clearly.
common questions
What does 015 - Esmeralda Special Natural Gesha taste like?
this coffee leads with jasmine and floral character, which are the defining tasting notes from colonna & small's. the natural process typically reinforces those aromatics with added sweetness and fruit depth.
How is 015 - Esmeralda Special Natural Gesha grown and processed?
it is a gesha varietal grown in panama and processed naturally, meaning the whole coffee cherry is dried before the seed is extracted. this method is known to concentrate sweetness and intensify floral qualities in the cup.
How should I brew 015 - Esmeralda Special Natural Gesha?
filter methods such as pour-over suit this style well, as they highlight the jasmine and floral notes without overpowering them. keep water temperature moderate and avoid overly long contact times to preserve the clarity of the aromatics.
about colonna & small's
you can feel the seriousness the moment you walk in. colonna & small's opened in bath in 2009 after maxwell colonna-dashwood and lesley came back from melbourne with a very specific idea of what coffee could be. maxwell went on to win the uk barista championship three times, in 2012, 2014 and 2015, and the place was named best coffee shop in europe in 2016. he also co-authored actual water-science research with chemist christopher hendon. a second spot opened on london's leather lane in 2023. this is not background noise coffee.
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