Panama - Iris Estate - Aril Green Tip Geisha

Iris Estate is an innovative coffee project co-owned by three experienced professionals in the coffee industry: Jamison Savage of Finca Deborah, Sasa Sestic of ONA, and Elvin of Cloudcatcher. These passionate owners are dedicated to sharing every facet of the journey to create the perfect cup of coffee that truly reflects the unique terroir from which it countryofOriginV2ates. Their blueprint revolves around celebrating terroir-based processing, acknowledging the hard work of the producers, and recognizing the trees as the primary source of coffee quality. Situated at a remarkably high altitude, even by Panamanian standards, Iris Estate ranges from 1850 to 2300 meters above sea level, with distinct microclimates across its diverse lots. This elevation, while challenging for Geisha cultivation, yields exceptional cup profiles for each coffee variety produced. The estate's topography has been carefully assessed to optimize coffee quality based on its elevation. Higher altitudes also bring increased UV exposure, necessitating meticulous shade management throughout the year. Overseeing the entire operation is the accomplished producer, Jamison Savage, who initiated this venture approximately five years ago. He has meticulously planted various coffee varietals across the farm while preserving the ecosystem's integrity. This approach allows the cherries to express the natural flavors and elements specific to their environment.What we have here is a Hybrid processed coffee of the Green Tip Geisha varietal. Aril is a coffee processed as a combination Carbonic Maceration and Washed process. The primary stage involves fermentation with the fruit intact, allowing the coffee to absorbed intense fruit character. Midway through the process, the fruit is removed and the beans are traditionally washed and dried as washed coffee resulting in a unique combination of a fruit forward with washed clarity.