Geisha

Geisha, also spelled Gesha, is a coffee variety that has gained legendary status in the specialty coffee world. Originally from Ethiopia, it was brought to Panama in the 1960s, where it later gained fame. Geisha is renowned for its exceptional and distinctive cup quality. It typically produces a tea-like body with intense floral aromas, often with notes of jasmine, bergamot, and tropical fruits. Geisha plants are generally tall with elongated cherries and leaves. While prized for its flavor, Geisha is challenging to grow, with lower yields and higher susceptibility to some diseases compared to other varieties. Due to its rarity and exceptional quality, Geisha often commands extremely high prices in the specialty coffee market.