{"product_id":"hydrangea-sl34-natural-hacienda-la-esmeralda","title":"Hydrangea - SL34 Natural - Hacienda La Esmeralda","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"text-text-100 mt-3 -mb-1 text-[1.125rem] font-bold\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePanama — The Peterson Family Hacienda La Esmeralda SL34\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTastes Like — 🍇 Kyoho Grape • 🫐 Raspberry • 🍵 Black Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDETAILS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProducer:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Peterson Family\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFarm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hacienda La Esmeralda, Cañas Verdes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boquete, Panama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVarietal:\u003c\/strong\u003e SL34\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProcess:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural (26-day slow dry)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAltitude:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1750 masl\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHarvest\/Lot:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3rd January 2025 - SL34 2NB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4oz \/ 114g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINTRO\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis SL34 from Hacienda La Esmeralda's Cañas Verdes farm showcases the Peterson family's mastery of natural processing. The cup delivers Kyoho grape richness, raspberry brightness, and black tea elegance—a beautifully balanced profile that demonstrates how the rare SL34 variety expresses itself under natural processing. Harvested on 3rd January 2025 and slow-dried for 26 days on raised beds at their Palmira mill, this lot represents the exceptional quality that has made Hacienda La Esmeralda a legendary name in specialty coffee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PRODUCER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Peterson family has operated Hacienda La Esmeralda in Boquete, Panama, for generations, establishing a global reputation for producing some of the world's finest coffees. The Cañas Verdes farm, situated at 1,750 metres above sea level on the slopes of Volcán Barú, benefits from the region's unique microclimate—volcanic soil, consistent rainfall, and cool mountain breezes create ideal conditions for developing complex flavour profiles. The Petersons are renowned for their meticulous attention to varietal selection and processing innovation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE PROCESS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis lot underwent slow natural processing at Hacienda La Esmeralda's Palmira mill:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍒 \u003cstrong\u003eHarvested\u003c\/strong\u003e — 3rd January 2025, peak ripeness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e☀️ \u003cstrong\u003eSlow Dried\u003c\/strong\u003e — 26 days on raised beds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🔄 \u003cstrong\u003eCareful Turning\u003c\/strong\u003e — Regular rotation for even drying\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e📊 \u003cstrong\u003eMonitored\u003c\/strong\u003e — Temperature and humidity controlled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe extended 26-day drying period allows sugars to develop fully whilst maintaining clarity, creating a natural processed coffee with exceptional fruit character and balance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE VARIETY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSL34 is a rare Kenyan variety from the Scott Laboratories selection programme, part of the French Mission group. Known for its exceptional cup quality and distinctive fruit characteristics, SL34 typically thrives at high altitudes. The variety's expression in Panamanian terroir under natural processing creates a unique cup profile that combines African fruit intensity with Central American clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr class=\"border-border-200 border-t-0.5 my-3 mx-1.5\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHE CUP\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eRich and complex with Kyoho grape depth, raspberry brightness, and black tea elegance. A stunning expression of how SL34 performs under expert natural processing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlavour Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍇 \u003cstrong\u003eKyoho Grape\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🫐 \u003cstrong\u003eRaspberry\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e🍵 \u003cstrong\u003eBlack Tea\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the roast recency?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe recommend brewing with beans that are \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eat least two weeks off roast\u003c\/span\u003e. All beans are roasted to peak flavour at around 6-12 weeks. We have the option to either purchase standard beans (at least 2 weeks but no longer than 6 weeks off roast), or rested beans (at least 7 weeks off roast, no longer than 12 - should we have any left in stock!). For peak flavour, if you are looking to use immediately, we recommend purchasing the rested beans. If you are adding to your rotation of beans, we recommend purchasing the standard and allowing the beans to naturally rest and mature whilst you rotate through other beans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does 'Filter' or 'Espresso' Roast mean?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eTypically filter is roasted lighter than espresso, though this is not always the case. Several factors play into what brands a Manhattan coffee as 'filter' or 'espresso', which includes the roast profile - i.e. \u003cem\u003ehow\u003c\/em\u003e the beans are roasted, not just how developed a roast it is. It doesn't preclude you from using the beans for espresso though!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hydrangea Coffee Roasters","offers":[{"title":"114g (4oz)","offer_id":57425950245238,"sku":"HYDRANGEA-SL34-LAESMERALDA-114","price":19.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0529\/9152\/5021\/files\/KyohoGrape_Raspberry_BlackTea.webp?v=1772923896","url":"https:\/\/sigmacoffee.co.uk\/de\/products\/hydrangea-sl34-natural-hacienda-la-esmeralda","provider":"Sigma Coffee UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}