Counter Culture has Hacienda Esmeralda Special Microlot coffee available! Next roast date is August 23rd and orders are being accepted now. The Esmeralda is supposed to be absolutely fabulous and unlike anything else available, even in the specialty coffee world. It's made from 100% Geisha beans, which is one of the most unique coffee varietals. This coffee is grown in Finca Hacienda Esmeralda in Boquete, Panama and has dominated every competition and auction in which it was entered over the last few years. Only the best coffee cherries survive the hand picking and sorting process. This ensures the superiority of each and every cup of Hacienda Esmeralda coffee. Loaded with floral, jasmine and honey notes this truly is a unique coffee. So unique, it is considered the star of Michaele Weissman's book God in a Cup. (As a side note: God in a Cup is a fantastic storytelling introduction to the world of specialty coffee).
Of course, this kind of excellence comes at a price. Some microlots of Esmeralda have sold for over $100 (USD) a pound!!! The specialty coffee shops that sometimes sell this bean, can ask for anything from $12 to $35 (USD) for just one cup of the brew.
Perhaps it's all just hype, but I'd really like to try this coffee for myself. Counter Culture's price isn't too bad… Hmm… maybe I'll give up new shoes for a month or two! ;o)
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