Finca El Pergamino Geisha Washed Anaerobic - 250g

Finca El Pergamino Geisha Washed Anaerobic is the experimental side of one of Panama's most talked-about new farms. At Best of Panama 2026, Finca El Pergamino took 2nd place in the Geisha Washed category with 96.00 points, finishing ahead of Hacienda La Esmeralda, and its Geisha went on to be the coffee of both the champion and the runner-up at the 2026 World Barista Championship. This 250g lot takes the same Geisha from the same hillside in Bambito and adds a step: a controlled anaerobic fermentation before washing, for a cup that keeps the floral elegance of the washed Geisha and layers on extra sweetness, ripe stone fruit and a longer, more aromatic finish.

From a Best of Panama 2026 podium farm. Finca El Pergamino placed 2nd in Geisha Washed (96.00 points) and its Geisha was served by the 2026 World Barista Champion. This is the farm's anaerobic take on that same Geisha — a small-lot, limited-release coffee.

What "Washed Anaerobic" Means

After harvest, the Geisha cherries are sealed in oxygen-free tanks for a controlled fermentation. Without oxygen, different microbes take over and produce a very specific set of aromatic compounds: tropical fruit, deeper sweetness, a rounder body. The cherries are then depulped and washed in the classic way, so the fermentation character is layered on top of the clean, transparent profile the washed process is known for — not instead of it. The result is a Geisha that is still unmistakably floral and precise, with more fruit, more sweetness and a noticeably longer finish than the standard washed lot.

A Geisha From the Quiet Side of Barú

Finca El Pergamino sits in Bambito, in the Tierras Altas district of Chiriquí, between Volcán and Cerro Punta, at roughly 1,800 to 2,000 meters above sea level. The farm is owned and worked by Yaneth de Lucich and her family, on volcanic soil surrounded by dense forest. The cool, misty microclimate slows cherry maturation and concentrates sugars and aromatics — the foundation that lets a careful anaerobic fermentation shine rather than dominate.

Tasting Notes

Expect jasmine and white florals on the nose, bergamot and lemon brightness, ripe peach sweetness in the cup, a silky, slightly fuller body than the washed lot, and a long, perfumed finish. Roasted medium (3 of 5) to keep the florals and acidity intact.

• Farm: Finca El Pergamino — 2nd place, Geisha Washed, Best of Panama 2026
• Tasting notes: Floral, jasmine, bergamot, peach, lemon
• Producer: Yaneth de Lucich
• Region: Bambito, Tierras Altas (Volcán – Cerro Punta), Chiriquí, Panama
• Altitude: 1,800–2,000 m.a.s.l.
• Varietal: Geisha (Arabica)
• Process: Washed anaerobic
• Roast: Medium
• Format: Whole bean | Weight: 250g

Washed or Washed Anaerobic?

If you want the pure, tea-like clarity that the Best of Panama judges scored at 96.00, the El Pergamino Geisha Washed 250g is the reference. If you want the same Geisha with more fruit, more sweetness and a more intense aromatic finish, this anaerobic lot is the one. Tasting both side by side is one of the clearest ways to understand how processing shapes a coffee.

How to Brew El Pergamino Geisha Washed Anaerobic

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 florals and fruit are the whole point. Grind fresh immediately before brewing. New to Geisha? Follow our complete guide to brewing Panama Geisha at home.

Delivered Worldwide From Panama

Sourced fresh 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). Pair it with the 2026 category winner, Elida Estate Geisha Washed 120g, or explore the full Panama Geisha collection. Want the same farm for every morning? Try the El Pergamino Catuai Natural 250g or the El Pergamino Bourbon Washed 250g.

Want the full 2026 results? Read our complete Best of Panama coverage — winners, scores, and where to buy.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is washed anaerobic coffee?
The cherries are fermented in sealed, oxygen-free tanks before being depulped and washed. The anaerobic step adds tropical fruit, sweetness and body; the washed step keeps the cup clean and transparent.

How is it different from the El Pergamino Geisha Washed?
Same Geisha, same farm, same hillside in Bambito. The anaerobic lot has more ripe fruit, more sweetness and a longer, more aromatic finish; the washed lot is cleaner and more tea-like.

Did Finca El Pergamino win at Best of Panama?
The farm took 2nd place in the Geisha Washed category at Best of Panama 2026 with 96.00 points, ahead of Hacienda La Esmeralda, and its Geisha was the coffee of the 2026 World Barista Champion.

What does it taste like?
Jasmine and white florals, bergamot, lemon, ripe peach, a silky body and a long, perfumed finish.

How should I brew it?
As black pour-over: 200°F (93°C) filtered water, medium-fine grind, 1:16 ratio in a V60 or Chemex. Avoid espresso and milk drinks.

How long does delivery take?
Delivered worldwide from Panama in 5 days via FedEx or DHL. Free shipping over $70 in the Americas ($150 for other countries).