Comments on: Starbucks making a killing from a rare Costa Rican coffee

By: Shannon Farley

Shannon Farley — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 19:48:34 +0000

From Wikipedia: Esmeralda Special (Gesha or Geisha varietal) is a variety of coffee produced by the Peterson Family at Hacienda La Esmeralda in Boquete, Panama. It originates in the Boquete region of Panama on Hacienda Esmeralda. The farm was originally purchased by former Bank of America president Rudolph A. Peterson. It is still owned and operated by his immediate family.

It received first place in the Best of Panama competitions in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010. Esmeralda Special received first place at the Specialty Coffee Of America Roaster’s Guild competition in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Esmeralda Special received the highest score in Rainforest Alliance Cupping for Quality competition in 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008 and 2009.

By: Mauricio Corleto

Mauricio Corleto — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:18:38 +0000

wow, i am going to la fortuna san carlos early next year, and want to buy some organo gold, have you ever drank it ??

By: Lo Seg C.

Lo Seg C. — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 17:18:37 +0000

I think Starbucks is ripping people off – I can’t find this Finca anywhere on the internet. The coffee is produced in Panama as much and probably more than in Costa Rica. On-line a 16oz bag of the Geisha sells for $22.

http://www.volcanicacoffee.com/estate-coffee/geisha-coffee-costa-rica.htm

By: Mauricio Corleto

Mauricio Corleto — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 15:18:35 +0000

Wow, it must be good coffee, any body knows organo gold coffee in costa rica?