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Hacienda La Esmeralda Geisha Natural

KoKo Rare Label
$8500

Description

TASTING NOTES
Jasmine • Morello Cherry • Dried Mango • Honey

Generous, expressive and remarkably composed - there’s a confidence to this coffee that is difficult to describe and impossible to ignore.

Heady jasmine aromatics give way to the rich sweetness of jammy Morello cherry and dried mango, all carried by a structure and depth rarely found in coffee.

ORIGIN
Cañas Verdes, Boquete, Panama

LOT NAME

Fundador 6 NB

HEIGHT

1700 MASL

VARIETAL

Geisha

PROCESS
Natural

HARVEST DATE
February 16th 2026

AVERAGE COFFEE TREE AGE IN LOT
16 years

PRODUCER
Peterson family

Brew Guide

We recommend the following recipes as a starting points: 

Espresso
Age best used: 10 days onwards after roast
Dose: 20 grams  
Brew temperature: 93.5ºC
Bar Pressure: 8.0 
Brew time: 25 - 30 sec  
Brew weight: 48 grams 
Brew Ratio: 1:2.4 

Pour Over
Age best used: 5 days onwards after roast  
Brew temperature: 93ºC
16g in 256ml out (1:16 brew ratio)

Espresso recipe developed on a La Marzocco Linea using 20g baskets and should be taken as a starting point, not set in stone as different machines extract in different ways. 

Pour Over recipe developed using Hario v60 and dry (not pre-wet) filter paper. Have fun experimenting.

Shipping Overview

Pre-orders close: 30 days after release

Roasting commences shortly after allocation is exhausted

Shipping shortly thereafter

Only 23 numbered jars of this KoKo Rare Label lot will be released.

Please see our FAQ for all shipping details.

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Ends July 24, 2026 at 12:00 am

Only 23 numbered tins are available. Fundador 6 NB will be roasted exclusively for this release once the allocation closes. If the allocation sells out early and all packaging components have arrived, roasting and dispatch will commence sooner.

BEHIND THIS RARE LABEL

HACIENDA LA ESMERALDA GEISHA NATURAL

There are certain names in coffee that speak for themselves. Perhaps none more so than Hacienda La Esmeralda.

Widely recognised as the farm that brought Geisha to global attention, their coffees have gone on to define the upper end of what is possible - consistently placing among the very best coffees in the world. In 2025, their Best of Panama winning lot went on to achieve a record auction price of more than USD $30,000 per kilogram.

Fundador 6 NB was harvested on February 13, 2026 from the Fundador lot of Hacienda La Esmeralda's Cañas Verdes farm in Boquete, Panama. Following harvest, the cherries were taken to Hacienda La Esmeralda's mill in Palmira where they were slowly dried on raised beds for 47 days.

We had the opportunity to visit Hacienda La Esmeralda in late April this year and spend time with Rachel Peterson and her family. From the climate-controlled drying rooms and fermentation spaces to the meticulous attention paid to every stage of production, it was immediately clear why Esmeralda continues to set the benchmark for specialty coffee.

Among the twenty extraordinary Geisha lots we tasted, Fundador 6 NB stood out. Generous, expressive and remarkably composed, it possessed a rare combination of power and elegance. Notes of jasmine, dried mango, Morello cherry and honey are carried by a structure and depth rarely found in coffee. As the cup cooled, layers of fruit continued to unfold while its sweetness became increasingly pronounced. It was a coffee that felt complete.

By the end of the session, our decision had been made. This would become the coffee to launch KoKo Rare Label.

Only 23 numbered jars will be released.

What is KoKo Rare Label?

Coffees you never forget.

Singular lots from some of the world’s most celebrated producers, selected for their rarity, extraordinary expression of flavour and, above all, their remarkable beauty.

Released in extremely limited quantities, these coffees are meant to be sipped, savoured and long remembered.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are KoKo's buying practices?

Our ethos goes beyond simply purchasing beans - we place importance on travelling to origin to seek out the best varietal growers - visiting, learning and cooperating with the people who make it all happen, right at the source. 

Over the last 10 years we’ve worked hard at forging long lasting relationships that both ensures high-quality coffee for our roastery in Mermaid Beach and a positive impact for our producers and their communities.

How do I receive free shipping?

One-time and Subscription orders equal to or more than $55 qualify for free standard shipping.

What days do you ship coffee?

We ship freshly roasted coffee Monday - Friday and aim to dispatch within 24 hours. Orders placed after mid-day Thursday may not ship until the following week. We do our best to ensure that your coffee will arrive to you towards the start of it's optimum drinking time.

Shipping is primarily with Aramex Couriers or Australia Post. Please allow between 1-2 days after dispatch for local deliveries. We have been advised that interstate and remote areas take a little longer. A tracking number will be emailed to you from the courier when your order is on its way. To ensure you receive your coffee as quickly and as hassle-free as possible, the couriers have the authority to leave your package in case you’re not at home. If the driver can’t identify a safe place to leave your package, then it will be available for collection from your local Australia Post outlet, as per the delivery card left by the driver.

Please add a note to your order in the Shopping Bag Summary if you don’t wish us to give authority to leave your order or contact us when you place your order.

We do not ship on public holidays or weekends.  

Please only provide a PO BOX or Parcel Collect address if no other address is possible.

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