This exclusive lot, named Iris Estates "Nirvana," represents the absolute pinnacle of the Panamanian coffee scene and global processing innovation. The flavor profile of this legendary Geisha variety offers an extremely complex, juicy, and silky experience with pronounced acidity and pleasant sweetness. In the cup, you’ll be immediately enchanted by elegant notes of white grapes, mandarin, and rosehip, complemented on the palate by exotic passion fruit, cranberry, and captivating rose floral accords. The overall profile culminates in an intense, incredibly layered tropical and dessert-like aftertaste that makes every sip a celebration for coffee connoisseurs.
The beans come from the prestigious Volcán region in Panama’s Chiriquí province, specifically from the Iris Estates farm, led by the world-renowned coffee visionary Jamison Savage. Coffee trees of the prestigious Geisha variety grow here at an elevation of 1, 800 meters above sea level, where the fertile soil near the Barú volcano and the specific microclimate provide ideal conditions for slow ripening. Jamison Savage is known for constantly pushing the boundaries of specialty coffee and creating micro-lots that regularly rank among the top entries in world championships.
This entire lot was processed using a highly innovative natural method combined with carbonic maceration and nitrogen infusion. After harvesting, the cherries were dried whole but underwent a controlled fermentation process in sealed tanks in the presence of nitrogen, which dramatically enhanced the clarity of the cup and brought out the crystalline brightness of individual flavors. This avant-garde processing has locked an incredible depth, tropical fruitiness, and elegance into the beans, giving the coffee an unforgettable and technically flawless profile.