Elida Estate Geisha Washed - 120g — Lamastus Family

Elida Estate Geisha Washed is one of the most decorated coffees on Earth — a washed Panama Geisha grown by the Lamastus Family on Elida Estate, the highest coffee farm in Panama. It took 1st place in the Geisha Washed category at Best of Panama 2026, the country's national coffee competition. Elida Estate Geisha has sold for as much as $13,518 per kilogram at private auction, the highest price ever recorded for coffee, and earned a near-perfect 98 points on CoffeeReview.com — the first time that score had ever been awarded. This 120g lot brings that legendary terroir within reach, in its cleanest, most crystalline expression.

Best of Panama 2026 — 1st Place, Geisha Washed (96.25 points). Judged the finest washed Geisha in Panama by an international panel, from the most decorated family in the competition's history.

A Geisha Washed From Panama's Most Awarded Estate

Grown between 1,700 and 1,950 meters above sea level in Alto Quiel, Boquete, Elida Estate sits partially inside the Volcán Barú National Park — a protected cloud-forest reserve where more than half the farm is preserved as virgin rainforest. The cool, misty, high-altitude microclimate slows cherry maturation dramatically, concentrating the sugars and aromatic compounds that make this Geisha extraordinary.

In the washed process, the cherry's fruit and mucilage are removed before drying, so nothing stands between you and the pure character of the bean. The result is a transparent, elegant cup that showcases Elida's floral aromatics and delicate acidity with striking clarity — the classic, tea-like side of Geisha that set the varietal's reputation.

Tasting Notes

Expect a lifted bouquet of jasmine and orange blossom, followed by bergamot, mandarin, and honeysuckle, with white peach sweetness, a silky tea-like body, and a long, clean, floral finish. Refined, aromatic, and unmistakably Geisha.

• Award: 1st place, Geisha Washed — Best of Panama 2026 (96.25 points)
• Tasting notes: Jasmine, bergamot, orange blossom, mandarin, honeysuckle
• Region: Alto Quiel, Boquete, Chiriquí, Panama
• Altitude: 1,700–1,950 m.a.s.l.
• Varietal: Geisha (Arabica)
• Process: Washed (fully washed, then dried)
• Roast: Medium | Format: Whole bean
• Weight: 120g

The Lamastus Family Legacy

The Lamastus Family has grown coffee in Boquete since 1918, now in its fourth generation. They are the most decorated producers in Best of Panama history — multiple first-place winners and four-time Panama Cup champions, recognized by the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama as the country's most consistent producer. That record continued in 2026, when this washed Geisha took first place in its category. Elida Estate Geisha has been featured in Robb Report, Bloomberg, BBC, CNN, and Forbes as one of the world's most prestigious coffees.

How to Brew Elida Geisha Washed

To honor a coffee this rare, brew it black as pour-over. Use filtered water at 200°F (93°C), a medium-fine grind, and a 1:16 ratio (e.g., 15g coffee to 240g water) in a V60 or Chemex. Skip milk — the floral, tea-like clarity is the whole point. Grind fresh immediately before brewing.

Delivered Worldwide From Panama

Sourced fresh 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. Want to cup the tightest Geisha Washed final in years? Pair it with the 2026 runner-up, Finca El Pergamino Geisha Washed 250g — 2nd place at 96.00 points, a quarter of a point behind this coffee — and taste first and second place side by side. Prefer a sweeter, fruit-forward cup? Try the Elida Estate Geisha Natural 120g, or explore the full Lamastus Family Estates collection.

Curious how processing shapes the cup? Learn how washed, natural, and honey processing change the flavor of Panama coffee.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did this coffee win Best of Panama?
Yes. Elida Estate Geisha Washed took 1st place in the Geisha Washed category at Best of Panama 2026, the national coffee competition run by the Specialty Coffee Association of Panama.

What does Elida Estate Geisha Washed taste like?
Intensely floral and elegant — jasmine, orange blossom, bergamot, mandarin, and honeysuckle, with white peach sweetness, a silky tea-like body, and a long, clean finish.

Why is Elida Estate Geisha so famous?
It's grown on Panama's highest coffee farm by the most awarded family in Best of Panama history, and Elida Geisha holds the record for the highest auction price ever paid for coffee ($13,518/kg) and a first-ever 98-point CoffeeReview score.

What is washed process coffee?
The cherry's fruit and mucilage are removed before drying, producing a cleaner, brighter, more transparent cup that highlights the bean's floral aromatics and terroir.

Washed or natural — which Elida Geisha should I choose?
Choose Washed for a clean, floral, tea-like cup with delicate citrus; choose Natural for a sweeter, fruit-forward cup with tropical fruit and berry notes.

How long does delivery take?
Delivered worldwide from Panama in 5 days via FedEx or DHL. Free shipping over $70.