Hacienda La Esmeralda, located in Poquete, Panama, has always been an exceptional farm. Since 2004, when its Gesha won the BOP (Best of the Year) and broke auction prices, Hacienda La Esmeralda has not only brought Geisha to the world stage, but the farm itself has also flourished under the management of the Petersen family. Hacienda La Esmeralda has consistently achieved outstanding results in the BOP. In the 2025 BOP, the farm swept three categories: Washed Geisha, Sun-dried Geisha, and Multivariety, and was awarded Producer of the Year. Notably, the scores for these two categories of Geisha also broke competition records. Hacienda La Esmeralda's Gesha are divided into several grades, including Auction, Special, and Private Collection. El Velo, one of Hacienda La Esmeralda's newer plots, was acquired in 2012. It is a flat plot with a more uniform planting pattern, with planting altitudes ranging from 1650 to 900 meters. This area primarily cultivates Geisha and Catuai varieties, along with small batches of introduced varieties such as Pacamara and SL-34. In addition, it boasts over 400 other varieties and is part of a ten-year coffee varietal research project launched in 2007. This batch of washed Ethiopian Landrace was harvested on March 25, 2025, at the Accessions plot within EI Velo. After harvesting, the coffee cherries underwent pulp removal and were then fermented for 120 hours in a low-temperature greenhouse. This batch of coffee was then slowly dried on elevated beds for 20 days. During cupping, aromas of white flowers, bright citrus flavors, and a green tea-like finish were observed.