Picks
Best Gesha Coffee
The latest Gesha and Geisha variety coffees from specialty roasters. The priciest variety in specialty, and usually worth it.
Gesha gained fame through Panama's Hacienda La Esmeralda and now commands the highest auction prices in specialty coffee. The variety originally comes from western Ethiopia, but it's grown across Central and South America too. What makes it worth the price: an almost jasmine-like floral character and a tea-like body that really is unlike anything else.
Editor's PickMoreno Family - GeshaBlackwhiteroasters
Soft FloralsPeachLemon ZestMarzipanAlmond Croissant
Fruit-forward picks
AWARD TOUR: Colombia Israel Hernandez GeshaHuckleberryroastersFloral, Lemon Drop Candy, Cherry, Melon
Guatemala El Injerto GeshaEquatorcoffeesLemon Curd, Apricot, Clover Honey
Honduras Gesha SetWonderstateTropical, Delicate Sweetness, Citrus, Tea-Like Complexity, Herbal Finish
Luis Edgar Camacho GeishaLacabraFloral, Lemongrass, Fresh Citrus, White Tea
Buying advice
Expect $30–80+ per bag. Brew it as pour-over to get the most out of the aromatics. If it's your first Gesha, a washed lot from Panama or Ethiopia will give you the clearest read on what the variety does.