{"title":"BCT Selection","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBCT Selection — Panamanian Specialty Coffee I Pick and Sign Myself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCT Selection\u003c\/strong\u003e is a small line of \u003cstrong\u003ePanamanian specialty coffee\u003c\/strong\u003e that I pick personally and trust enough to put the Boquete Coffee Traders name on. It is not a house blend or a budget line. Every bag is single estate, and the estate is named on the front: no anonymous blends, no mystery origin. You get our name, the producer's name, the altitude and the tasting notes — then the coffee does the talking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI am Panamanian and have spent years sending the coffees of Boquete and Volcán around the world. BCT Selection is the name I put on a coffee only when I would serve it at my own table. — Juan Carlos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe First Release: Geisha Washed From Café Don Benjie, Boquete\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe line opens with the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bct-selection-boquete-geisha-washed-250g\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBCT Selection Geisha Washed 250g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, a washed Geisha from Café Don Benjie in the Bajo Mono canyon of Boquete, grown at 1,500 meters on the slopes of Volcán Barú. Medium roast, whole bean, with jasmine, lemongrass and caramel in the cup. It is the clean, floral, tea-like style that made Panama Geisha the most sought-after coffee in the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Makes a BCT Selection Coffee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePicked for quality.\u003c\/strong\u003e A coffee only joins the line if I trust it enough to sign it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle estate, always named.\u003c\/strong\u003e The producer is printed on every bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrown in the highlands of Chiriquí.\u003c\/strong\u003e Volcanic soil and cool mountain nights around Volcán Barú.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole bean, 250g.\u003c\/strong\u003e A resealable kraft bag, ready to grind fresh.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDelivered in 5 days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Sourced directly from the producer in Panama and delivered worldwide via FedEx or DHL. Free shipping on orders over $70 in the Americas ($150 for other countries).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more? Browse the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/geisha\"\u003ePanama Geisha collection\u003c\/a\u003e, every estate in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/boquete-coffee\"\u003eBoquete coffee collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or all of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/coffee\"\u003ePanama coffee beans\u003c\/a\u003e. To get the best from a Geisha, follow our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-brew-panama-geisha-coffee-at-home-complete-guide\"\u003eguide to brewing Panama Geisha at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is BCT Selection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBCT Selection is a small line of Panamanian specialty coffee picked personally by Juan Carlos Sosa, founder of Boquete Coffee Traders. Each coffee is single estate, picked for quality in the cup, and carries our name with the estate that grew it printed on every bag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does BCT Selection coffee come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEvery BCT Selection coffee comes from a single named estate in the highlands of Chiriqui, Panama. The first release is a washed Geisha from Cafe Don Benjie in Bajo Mono, Boquete, grown at 1,500 meters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs BCT Selection coffee whole bean?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. BCT Selection coffees are sold as whole bean in 250g resealable bags so you can grind fresh before brewing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does delivery take?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDelivered worldwide from Panama in 5 days via FedEx or DHL. Free shipping on orders over $70 in the Americas ($150 for other countries).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is BCT Selection?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"BCT Selection is a small line of Panamanian specialty coffee picked personally by Juan Carlos Sosa, founder of Boquete Coffee Traders. Each coffee is single estate, picked for quality in the cup, and carries our name with the estate that grew it printed on every bag.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Where does BCT Selection coffee come from?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Every BCT Selection coffee comes from a single named estate in the highlands of Chiriqui, Panama. 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Jasmine on the nose, lemongrass in the cup and a caramel sweetness on the finish — the classic, clean side of Panama Geisha, in a 250g bag of medium-roast whole beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"background: #dde7df; border-left: 4px solid #3a5a47; padding: 14px 20px; margin: 20px 0; color: #3a5a47;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnow the notes: jasmine, lemongrass, caramel.\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed process, medium roast, 250g whole bean — Geisha from Café Don Benjie, Boquete, Panama, at 1,500 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat Is BCT Selection?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBCT Selection is a small line of Panamanian specialty coffee that I pick personally and trust enough to put the Boquete Coffee Traders name on. It is not a house blend or a budget line: every release is a single-estate coffee, picked for quality in the cup, with the estate that grew it named right on the bag. Nothing is hidden behind a brand — you always know whose coffee you are drinking. I am Panamanian, I visit Boquete often, and I only sign a coffee I would serve at my own table. — Juan Carlos\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Boquete Geisha Coffee From Café Don Benjie\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCafé Don Benjie farms 33 hectares in the Bajo Mono canyon, a steep, forested corner of the Boquete highlands in Chiriquí. The De Dianous family has grown coffee in Boquete since 1914, and today the estate is run by José Benjamín de Dianous and Stefan Müller. Volcanic soil, cool nights and the \u003cem\u003ebajareque\u003c\/em\u003e mist that drifts through the canyon slow the cherry down, and slow cherry is where Geisha gets its perfume.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCafé Don Benjie Awards and Recognition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCafé Don Benjie is a regular among the finalists at the Best of Panama, the country's top specialty coffee competition, and its coffees have been recognized abroad as well. These honors belong to the estate and its coffees over the years:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest of Panama 2020:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3rd place, Traditional Natural category, with the Maragogipe Carbonic Maceration, Bellavista lot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest of Panama 2023:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10th place, Geisha Washed category, with a Geisha grown at Don Benjie and processed by Lost Origin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest of Panama 2024:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top 10, Varietals category\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest of Panama 2025:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top 10, Varietals category, with a natural SL28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGood Food Awards 2023:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winner, with a natural Geisha from the estate roasted by PT's Coffee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoffee Review:\u003c\/strong\u003e 95 points (July 2022) for that same natural Geisha\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese awards were earned by other lots from the estate. This washed Geisha comes from the same farm, the same canyon and the same team.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWashed Geisha: Clean, Floral, Tea-Like\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the washed process the fruit and mucilage are removed from the bean before it dries, so nothing stands between you and the variety itself. That is why washed Geisha tastes so transparent: florals first, then citrus, then sweetness, with a light, tea-like body. The medium roast keeps the jasmine lifted while rounding the finish with caramel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTasting Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJasmine on the nose, bright lemongrass through the middle, and a soft caramel sweetness that lingers. Light, silky body, clean acidity, no bitterness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTasting notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Jasmine, lemongrass, caramel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Café Don Benjie\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bajo Mono, Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1,500 m.a.s.l.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Geisha (Arabica)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Washed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoast:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole bean | \u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 250g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Brew BCT Selection Geisha Washed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrew it black as pour-over. Use filtered water at 200°F (93°C), a medium-fine grind and a 1:16 ratio (about 15g coffee to 240g water) in a V60 or Chemex. Skip the milk — the florals are the whole point. A 250g bag gives you about sixteen pour-overs; grind fresh right before each one. New to Geisha? Follow our \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/news\/how-to-brew-panama-geisha-coffee-at-home-complete-guide\"\u003ecomplete guide to brewing Panama Geisha at home\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDelivered Worldwide From Panama\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced directly from the producer in Panama and delivered to your door worldwide via FedEx or DHL in 5 days. Free shipping on orders over $70 in the Americas ($150 for other countries) — add an everyday bag such as the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/finca-el-pergamino-catuai-natural-250g\"\u003eEl Pergamino Catuai Natural 250g\u003c\/a\u003e to get there. See every release in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/bct-selection\"\u003eBCT Selection collection\u003c\/a\u003e, compare it with the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/geisha\"\u003ePanama Geisha collection\u003c\/a\u003e, or explore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/boquete-coffee\"\u003eBoquete coffee\u003c\/a\u003e from the same valley.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is BCT Selection?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBCT Selection is a small line of Panamanian specialty coffee picked personally by Juan Carlos Sosa, founder of Boquete Coffee Traders. Each coffee is single estate, picked for quality in the cup, and carries our name with the estate that grew it printed on every bag. This first release is a washed Geisha from Cafe Don Benjie in Boquete.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere does this Boquete Geisha coffee come from?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFrom Cafe Don Benjie, an estate in the Bajo Mono canyon of Boquete, Chiriqui, on the slopes of the Baru volcano, grown at about 1,500 meters above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does BCT Selection Geisha Washed taste like?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJasmine on the nose, bright lemongrass through the middle and a caramel sweetness on the finish, with the light, tea-like body that washed Panama Geisha is known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it whole bean or ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhole bean, medium roast, in a 250g resealable bag. 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